Tree & Landscape Protection Officer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Tree & Landscape Protection Officer

Grade H: £32,909 - £36,298 per annum (pay award pending)

Post Number: DP374

Permanent – 37 Hours per week

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept applications on Indeed.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/welcome.aspx

Benefits to you:

• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• 26 days holiday and 31 after 5 years continuous service
• Payment of one professional fee per annum
• Essential Car User Allowance
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Parking

Do you care about trees and want to improve the local environment? Then come and help us achieve it!

You will be working within the Parks and Open Spaces and be responsible for making and managing Tree Protection Orders (TPO’s) and Conservation area notices including enforcement action in relation to tree and landscape matters.

You will need a minimum Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture e.g. BSc (Hons), FDSc, HND, RFS Dip, ABC Level 6 dip., and have proven past experience of dealing with tree and landscape protection issues, preferably in Local Government. You should have a sound knowledge and understanding of modern arboricultural practices and associated legislation.

You will be highly motivated with proven experience of making and managing TPO’s, managing other protected and none protected trees. You will be expected to undertake unaccompanied site and tree surveys in a variety of areas.

In addition, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills being able to communicate clearly and effectively face to face, by telephone or other means, whilst demonstrating courtesy and tact in dealing with a wide range of people.

Possession of a valid full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is an essential requirement.

For an informal discussion please contact Peter Scholes, Principal Landscape & Countryside Officer on 01543 462621.

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept applications on Indeed.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/welcome.aspx

Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.ukquoting post number DP374.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 2nd July 2023.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,909.00-£36,298.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/07/2023
Reference ID: DP374