Assistant 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 3, or an equivalent working experience, or are you working towards level 3?

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 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 further develop your knowledge and experience helping to develop your career as part of a specialist team.

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 Monday 27 January 2025.

Interview date: Friday 31 January 2025.

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

Benefits Offered

• Discounted gym membership: All Waverley staff are eligible for a 50% discount off membership or casual pay-as-you-go at any of our four leisure centres. The discount can be used at Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming or Haslemere leisure centre, giving access to the gym, pool and classes at your chosen leisure centre.
• Flexitime
• Car pool and car share
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health advice
• 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.