Tree and Woodland Inspector - Huddersfield

About the job

Arborist job in Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Tree and Woodland Inspector to help us manage the council’s trees and green infrastructure.

The Kirklees council district covers approximately 150 square miles and is a diverse part of the West Yorkshire region, with a rich and varied natural environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced colleague, with a sound knowledge and understanding of arboriculture and tree inspections.

Reporting to the Arboricultural Team Manager, you will be based within the Council’s Environment and Climate Change, Parks and Green Spaces service and be part of a focused team delivering recorded inspections of trees, assessing their condition and management requirements.  

You will be working closely with others, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including members of the public, local politicians, and internal services. You will need to ensure effective communication to aid the proactive management the Council’s tree stock and deliver quality customer service. While ensuring the Council is in a defendable position in terms of national legislation and case law.

If you think this is you, and you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, then your application would be welcomed.

The closing date is 11th January; however, the advert may close sooner if a high volume of applications is received

Joe Robertson is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 

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About the Company

Kirklees Council

Kirklees is set in the heart of West Yorkshire and has a growing population of 425,500 (source: Kirklees Fact Sheets, Population and households, November 2013). With the two major centres of Huddersfield and Dewsbury it also encompasses the smaller towns of Batley, Birstall, Cleckheaton, Denby Dale, Heckmondwike, Holmfirth, Kirkburton, Marsden, Meltham, Mirfield and Slaithwaite. We are a metropolitan single tier authority, the 13th biggest local authority in the UK in terms of population. We have an elected Leader and Cabinet structure, and a very talented and dedicated workforce.