Landscape and Tree Management Officer

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Merton Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Tree and Landscape Officer

Job Reference: N/A

Department: Parks and Environment

Location: Merton, London

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £ Competitive salary

Benefits: N/A

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tree and Landscape Officer to join our team in Merton, London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Council's trees function relating to Planning and will ensure it enhances and improves the quality of the urban landscape in the Borough with particular reference to trees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and supervise tree appeals, ensuring Council compliance with regulations and submitting the eventual statement/completed questionnaire within the prescribed period.
  • Prepare reports to the Planning Applications Committee on appeal decisions and tree work applications.
  • Determine tree work applications prepared by the landscape assistant in accordance with legislation, government guidance, and Council standards as submitted for trees covered by Preservation Orders, conservation areas, planning conditions, and covenants.
  • Provide DM officers with expert written advice and guidance on arboricultural and landscaping matters on current planning applications and attend meetings where relevant, leading on negotiation regarding landscape matters.
  • Initiate, prepare, and take forward proposals for new Tree Preservation Orders, including surveys and technical drawings.
  • Discuss proposals with objectors aiming to resolve the situation as appropriate.
  • Prepare reports and present a case on objections to new Tree Preservation Orders to the Planning Applications Committee and advise Members accordingly.
  • Initiate and take enforcement action as necessary in relation to breaches of Tree Preservation Order legislation and represent the Council in Court where it relates to such matters.
  • Advise Enforcement Officers in the enforcement of planning legislation insofar as it relates to trees and landscape matters.
  • Manage the appointment of consultants to provide structural engineering reports and/or arboriculture reports as and when required.
  • Provide expert advice on arboricultural letters both within the Council and to individuals and external organisations.
  • Ensure that statutory and Council policy requirements in relation to tree preservation in conservation areas are met.
  • Lead on negotiations with developers where this involves the retention and protection of trees and other landscape areas on development sites.
  • Lead in the review and evaluation of planning conditions relating to tree work and lead on the input to the New Local Plan where it involves planning policies relating to landscaping matters.
  • Use IT and other computer software as required and provide the lead input into new initiatives relating to both of the above in terms of providing improved tree and landscape services to the public.
  • Organise and prioritise the work of the Team in accordance with targets, including Service Plan targets.
  • Ensure that health and safety policies are implemented at all times and present consents regarding their operation or any other safety matters with the appropriate line manager.
  • Keep up-to-date with changes in techniques on the legislation and guidance relevant to the field of work and ensure that these are imparted to other Team members.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Arboriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in tree and landscape management, preferably in a local authority setting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in IT and computer software, including Microsoft Office and GIS systems.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we would welcome your application.

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