Arboricultural Officer

The North Yorkshire Council is seeking a highly skilled Arboricultural Officer to join their team. As an Arboricultural Officer, you will play a crucial role in protecting the council's trees and woodlands. Your primary responsibility will be to provide expert advice on arboricultural matters to inform decision-making within the planning department.

You will be working closely with the planning service, responding to over 700 planning consultations annually, and ensuring that all decisions are made in line with the Key Performance Indicator. Additionally, you will defend actions in court cases, civil actions, planning, and public enquiries, in conjunction with other specialist officers.

Your experience in tree assessment and surveying, as well as your knowledge of BS5837:2012, BS3998:2010, and Euro Tree Pruning Standards 2021, will be essential in this role. You will also be responsible for handling customer inquiries and providing information on tree-related matters.

As our ideal candidate, you should have a recognised arboricultural qualification at Level 3, along with practical experience in tree management. Your ability to interpret and identify risks posed by trees will be crucial in this role.

In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive a generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, and access to various benefits, including cycle-to-work schemes and employee discounts.