Tree Officer - Abingdon, United Kingdom - South Oxfordshire District Council

South Oxfordshire District Council

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Abingdon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary:
£33,833 - £39,977 per annum

Hours:
Full time

Location:
Hybrid / Abingdon

South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils are seeking a qualified arborist to work within the council's Forestry Service.

This is an exciting and varied role working with a team of specialist advisers who are helping to shape the futureenvironment of southern Oxfordshire.

You must have professional experience of working within the arboricultural industry, ideally as a consultant or tree officer, with knowledge and understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act and the planning process.

A sound understanding of the practicalside of arboriculture will also be key.

Being a team player with good communications skills is essential as the role is within a team of 4 Tree Officers working within a busy Planning Service.

Duties will include:

Providing arboricultural advice on the impact of proposed developments to planning officers, planning agents, arboricultural consultants and architects, as well as a wide range of other customers.
Promote the wide range of benefits trees provide in the built environment, working to secure existing and new trees through the planning process as valuable assets
Assist the councils' in monitoring tree protection on construction sites, working with the councils' planning enforcement team when necessary.

If you have a positive team working approach and are looking to use and develop your knowledge and experience within a supportive working environment this is an excellent opportunity to further your career.

Application Closing Date: 04/04/2023

You may have experience of the following: Arboricultural Consultant, Arboricultural Officer, Tree Officer, Parks Officer, Landscaper, Tree Surgeon, Park Manager, Botanical Surveyor, Forestry etc.

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