Senior Arboricultural Officer/Arboricultural Officer Wanted - Braintree

About the job

Senior Arboricultural Officer/Arboricultural Officer Jobs in Essex

We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Arboricultural Officers/Arboricultural Officers to join our Landscape Services team at Braintree District Council. Appointments will be based on qualifications and experience.

About the Roles

As part of a team within the Planning Service, these are varied and dynamic roles that will allow you to have an input in how the District’s trees and landscapes are managed and protected.

The work will include assessing trees for safety, dealing with TPO and Conservation applications, providing professional advice and input to Planning colleagues, and assisting the public and volunteers with tree issues.

You will also be involved in tree planting initiatives to positively shape the Council’s parks and open spaces.

Braintree is a beautiful District – the second largest in Essex by area – with thriving villages and towns, rich heritage, and picturesque countryside.

It sits in the heart of rural Essex, between the key regional centres of Cambridge, Colchester and Chelmsford, and the Council has an ambitious agenda in preserving its character and quality, while embracing and managing growth.

This is an exciting time to work for Braintree and our Landscape Services team play a critical role with responsibility for managing the Council’s own tree stock and shaping new places by working alongside the Council’s planning team and providing specialist arboricultural, ecology, and landscape advice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious Planning service and with a strong and supportive management behind you, you’ll play a key part in helping us achieve our aims and assist in driving forward our vision to shape the District.

So, if you think you have what is required and you are ready for a challenging, yet very stimulating, varied and rewarding role with a fantastic team then please apply now.

If you would like an informal chat about the above role please call Andrew Digby, Principal Arboricultural Officer on 01376 312556.

The closing date for these posts is 28th July 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 4th August 2025.

Preferred Skills

What we’re looking for

You will have a have a LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Certificate and a full UK driving licence, so you can undertake the full range of tree inspections on behalf of the Council.

The Senior Arboricultural Officer role

For the Senior Arboricultural Officer role, you will need to have a minimum level qualification in Arboriculture, such as a Tech Cert, Diploma in Arboriculture or FDSc in Arboriculture, along with relevant experience in undertaking a range of arboricultural work for local authority or consultancy.

You must also be a member of a relevant professional body, such as The Arboricultural Association or the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

The Arboricultural Officer role

In contrast, the Arboricultural Officer role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in Arboriculture.

Career development is something we take seriously, and we enjoy nothing more than seeing our colleagues grow with us, with members of the team developing as they gain more experience and responsibilities within their specialist areas.

You will need a qualification in Arboriculture or be working towards such a qualification. Some experience in undertaking arboricultural work for a local authority or consultancy is also desirable.

We are looking for candidates who are proactive, with excellent organisational and communication skills and who are committed to delivering a high quality service to customers.

Benefits Offered

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. 

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:

* Competitive pay and benefits * Flexible working * Free parking

* Local government pension scheme * Learning and development for all staff

* Staff discounts at local businesses * Staff recognition schemes

* Extensive health & wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

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About the Company

Braintree District Council