Arboricultural Officer wanted - Godalming

About the job

The Borough of Waverley is a mixture of Town and Rural landscapes and is one of the most wooded areas in the Country.

Do you want to be part of an experienced, enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary team responsible for protecting the Borough’s treescape and managing its Greenspaces?

Do you have a qualification in Arboriculture to level 4, or an equivalent working experience, or are you working towards level 4?

Are you looking for a role with variety, where you can be relied on for your expertise and experience in relation to arboricultural management in the planning context?

As a qualified officer you will demonstrate competence in dealing with a diverse range of complex and challenging arboricultural issues and be able to converse with all levels of officers, Councillors and other external bodies.

This is the perfect opportunity to use your experience and up to date knowledge in the provision of arboricultural advice in a planning context and also develop further skills in other areas of arboriculture to help develop your career.

This post is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jack Adams, Principal Arboricultural Officer on 01483 523366.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 6 December 2024.

Interview date: Thursday 19 December 2024.

Please note we do not accept applications after the time given on the advert.

Benefits Offered

We offer all our employees a generous annual leave allowance and staff also are entitled to flexitime where time is accrued. They can also apply for flexible working. 

• Car pool and car share
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health advice
• Eye care vouchers
• Sport and social club
• Volunteering scheme
• Quiet / prayer room.

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About the Company

Waverley Borough Council.

This is an exciting time for the council during a period of change as we continue to develop, sustain and improve local services, while taking action to address the climate emergency and manage public finances to provide the best value for money. Waverley is primarily a rural borough with a population of approximately 123,000. It has plenty of character with lively thriving market towns and a diverse business community, as well as some of the most beautiful green spaces in the South East. Waverley Borough Council’s main office is situated just off the High Street in Godalming at the Burys. We also have other sites around the borough, such as Farnham Memorial Hall. We currently employ around 450 staff who provide a range of services including housing, planning, refuse collection, recycling, public health, council tax collection, leisure facilities, playgrounds and parks as well as support for vulnerable people. There are many benefits to working at Waverley Borough Council. In particular we are very supportive of flexible and agile working, we provide flexi-time, we have generous leave entitlements, including an additional three days off when the office is closed between Christmas and New Year. We also have a range of learning and development services to support your career goals.