Senior Tree & Landscape Planner – Hybrid Role

Adur & Worthing Councils; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee resource groups/networks

Buddy Support Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking a Senior Tree and Landscape Officer to support the planning department with tree-related planning applications and enforcement duties in the Worthing area.

The role requires experience with tree legislation, TPOs, and providing expert advice to the public and council teams. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Adur and Worthing are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree-related planning applications and approvals.
• Knowledge of tree and landscape legislation and guidance.
• Ability to travel around Adur District and Worthing Borough.

Responsibilities

• Deal with tree-related planning applications and notifications of works in Conservation Areas.
• Assess requests for Tree Preservation Orders and advise public, Councillors and Planning Team.
• Provide guidance to ensure statutory and non-statutory duties are met by the planning team.
• Organise and prioritise workload with minimal supervision; travel across the district as needed.

Skills

Good IT skills

Written communication

Driving licence

Travel ability

Self-motivated

Job description

Adur & Worthing Councils is seeking a Senior Tree and Landscape Officer to support the planning department with tree-related planning applications and enforcement duties in the Worthing area.

The role requires experience with tree legislation, TPOs, and providing expert advice to the public and council teams. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across Adur and Worthing are essential.