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Tree Officer

Employer
Bedford Borough Council
Location
Bedfordshire
Salary
£27,905 - £30,507 per annum
Closing date
26 Jul 2019

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Bedford Borough Council takes great care to recruit enthusiastic and diligent people so that the services we provide to our community are efficient and effective. We believe that the best work gets done in an environment that’s enjoyable and which values, supports and encourages the development of its employees. In return, we expect our employees to work hard, be committed to helping us achieve our vision, and share our values.

 

Environment

 

Tree Officer

£27,905 - £30,507 per annum

Quote ref: P000216

 

We are seeking to recruit a Tree Officer to join the Council’s Heritage and Planning Compliance Team. You will provide tree/landscape advice to the Planning Services Group and advice and liaise with developers, applicants, agents and tree surgeons on all proposals affecting trees and hedgerows. You will maintain, review and update the Council’s Tree Preservation Order records, and assist in the service of new Tree Preservation Orders as well as acting as professional adviser and expert witness in appeals and enforcement in relation to trees, hedgerows and landscaping.

You should have a National Diploma in Forestry or Arboriculture or equivalent level 3 qualification in Arboriculture. Experience of working in Local Government and knowledge and experience of the planning system in relation to trees is also desirable.

For full job details visit www.bedford.gov.uk

Closing date:  26th July 2019

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