Tree Officer

Are you: An experienced and qualified Local Authority Tree Officer with a track record of working in Local Government or in another sector as part of an Arboriculture Career? If so then please read on for a great opportunity to join an award-winning, well-supported team and make a difference.

What you'll do: This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding planning trees team with an interesting and varied portfolio of work in and around Greater Cambridge. This role will involve tasks and duties central to delivering our statutory duties as a local government team, including, but not limited to;

• Being a consultee on Planning Applications
• Assessing trees for Tree Preservation Orders
• Engaging with Ward Member and Parish Councils
• Completing Tree Work Applications
• Completing Hedgerow Removal Notifications
• Undertaking site visits across the Greater Cambridge area
• Supporting and working closely with the wider Natural Environment Team

Perfect for You If:

• You are, or are seeking to become a Local Authority Tree Officer
• Are passionate about trees and protecting our natural environment
• Are looking for an interesting and varied role
• Are a team player looking to come into a larger well-supported team
• Are an excellent communicator comfortable with different audiences
• Can multi-task and manage your own work deliverables effectively

What We Offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working

We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with our team working from our offices in central Cambridge and Cambourne as well as remotely. We typically come together in-person at our offices at least once a week. The successful candidate will be expected to do this, to collaborate, share ideas and support the wider team.

South Cambridgeshire District Council currently operates four-day week working arrangements. A four-day week is when full-time staff work one less day per week (four days instead of five) but still get paid the same salary. The idea is that we get 100% of our work done, in about 85% of the time, for 100% of the pay. The purpose is to deliver an excellent service to residents - whilst better supporting the health and wellbeing of our colleague. Read more about the four-day week at the Council.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis prior to the closing date. As such, interviews may be scheduled before the application deadline. Please note that if a suitable candidate is identified during this process, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure they are considered.

For more information about the role please contact John Cornell, Natural Environment Team Leader [email protected] – Tel 0792 7681932, or Adrian Sargeant, Tree Officer [email protected]

Closing Date: 9am 27 April 2025
Interview Date: 1 May 2025