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Principal Tree Officer

Employer
North Somerset Council
Location
Somerset
Salary
£34,788 p.a.
Closing date
24 Jan 2020

Principal Tree Officer

Job reference: DTRE0120

Starting salary: £34,788 p.a.

Based in Castlewood, Clevedon

37 hours per week (permanent)

We are looking for an experienced tree professional to lead a team of two, delivering all aspects of tree management.

Our tree team manages all council owned trees, administers Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas, provides technical advice for Planning applications and contributes to the wider green infrastructure provision across the authority.

You will work in a dynamic and supportive environment that will give you opportunities to develop existing high-quality initiatives including our tree risk management programme, contributing to our re-wilding initiative by planting 50,000 trees, supporting the preparation of the Council’s green infrastructure strategy, preparing and delivering our Ash dieback action plan and working with the local community wherever possible.

For an informal discussion, call John Flannigan, Community and Environment Service Manager on 01934 427 346.

Want to know more and apply? Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/jobs to download an application pack and apply online.

Closing date: Friday 24 January 2020

Anticipated interview date: Monday 10 February 2020

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation. North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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