Trees and Landscaping Officer RQ1631326

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Trees and Landscaping Officer to provide professional tree advice, manage Tree Preservation Orders, and support environmental projects. This temporary role offers a salary of £37 per hour and requires qualifications in Arboriculture. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of tree legislation and strong communication skills. The position is hybrid with one day required in the office.

Qualifications

• QCF Diploma at level 4 in Arboriculture or equivalent.
• Experience of working with bodies to promote tree maintenance.
• Experience using computer databases.

Responsibilities

• Support professionals with arboriculture advice.
• Conduct tree inspections and prepare health reports.
• Make and amend Tree Preservation Orders as needed.
• Assess applications for works on preserved trees.
• Represent the Council in appeals related to trees.

Skills

Thorough understanding of Tree Preservation Order

Detailed knowledge of tree and landscape principles

Experience providing technical advice

Experience in policy preparation

Education

Arboriculture qualification

Membership of the Arboricultural Association

LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Trees and Landscaping Officer

Reference Number: N Northamptonshire RQ1631326

Position Details

• Pay: Approx. £37 per hour PAYE
• Contract: Temporary, anticipated 3 months (potentially extendable)
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid, one day in office

The Role

On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Trees and Landscaping Officer to provide professional tree advice service in respect of advising on and determining Tree Preservation Orders, Tree Works, Hedgerow Regulations, High Hedges, Landscape, Environmental Projects, Rights of Way and preparation of Policies, Strategies and Consultations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Tree and Landscape officers to provide professional advice and recommendations on arboriculture issues for applications, and to other officers, Members, prospective developers and the general public.
• Carry out tree inspections and site visits and prepare health and condition reports for the Council and provide associated arboriculture advice to Parish Councils and members of the public.
• Make new Tree Preservation Orders and amend/renew existing orders, as appropriate.
• Assess applications and notifications for works to preserved trees and trees in Conservation Areas.
• Determine complaints made under Part 8 of the Anti‑Social Behaviour Act in relation to High Hedges.
• Represent the Council at appeals in relation to tree matters, including preparation of reports, statements and attendance at appeals.
• Investigate unauthorised works, recommend responses and instigate enforcement actions, as required.
• Prepare policies and strategies in support of policy development and principles of placemaking.

Qualifications and Experience

• Arboriculture qualification or working towards e.g. QCF Diploma at level 4 in Arboriculture – or equivalent.
• QCF Certificate and Diploma level 6 in Arboriculture.
• Membership of the Arboricultural Association or equivalent professional body.
• LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Qualification.
• Thorough understanding of Tree Preservation Order, Conservation Area, High Hedge Legislation and associated tree and landscape legislation and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of tree and landscape principles, practice and law.
• Experience of providing technical advice to a range of audiences on trees and landscape principles, practice and law.
• Experience of working with a range of bodies to promote trees and landscape maintenance and care.
• Experience in the preparation of tree and landscape policy and related publications including guidance notes and policy documents.
• Experience of using computer databases, and Microsoft packages such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.

How to Apply

1. Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
2. Submit your CV in Word format.
3. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – early submission is recommended.

If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.