Tree Officer Wanted - Hinckley

About the job

Tree Officer
Grade 7, £37,035 up to £41,511 per annum pro rata (pro rata salary £22,521 up to 25,243 per annum)
22.5 hours per week (hours each day to be agreed), permanent contract

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council have a vacancy for a Tree Officer.

This role is integral to the work of the Council in helping to ensure that:

• Tree stock on all our park and open spaces are managed and maintained in a safe condition for visitors
• Tree and landscaping advice and support to our Planning Team is provided to determine planning applications for works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s), trees protected through being in a conservation area and for the removal of hedgerows
• Advice is provided to Planning Officers on applications for development where trees may be impacted
• Effective procurement, contract management and delivery of arboriculture related works
• The maintenance and development of our Geographical Information System (GIS) and tree database
• Standards are raised across the service

Preferred Skills

To apply you will need: 

• Arboriculture qualification at HND level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience of working in a planning service
• A good knowledge of tree management
• Tree assessment skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A driving licence and use of own vehicle

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Paul Scragg, Senior Green Space Officer (Community and Development) on 01455 255983.

Closing date: 24 January 2025

Interview date: 12 February 2025

Benefits Offered

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.

Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.

Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.