Tree Officer

**About The Role**:
Contract: Permanent

**Salary**: HC07 £31,067 - £35,235
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford
Closing Date: 30/06/2025

Located at the heart of the Marches, the historic border countryside where England meets Wales, Herefordshire is one of the most rural counties in England. The county is considered beautiful, unspoilt countryside, including parts of two National Landscapes, many historic parklands, the cathedral city of Hereford and attractive market towns, which all contribute to an excellent quality of life.

The mosaic of trees, hedgerows and woodlands in Herefordshire offer multiple benefits within both rural and urban contexts and their management is vital in addressing the climate and ecological emergency (declared by Herefordshire Council in December 2019). Acting as Tree Officer, you will be part of the Natural Environment team comprising; Ecology, Landscape, Trees and Public Open Space and will work closely with colleagues in the Development Management, Strategic Planning and Enforcement teams, as well as other environmental specialists. Your main duties will be:

- To provide arboricultural advice to the Development Management team and other internal and external customers working within appropriate timescales
- Manage Tree Preservation Orders, including serving, modifying, revoking, enforcing and monitor replacement planting.
- To review, interpret and advise on specialist arboricultural reports, guidance, planning policy and legislation
- Promoting best arboricultural practice across the county
- To work with other teams across the council to address the council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency; help implement the recent Hereforshire Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy and the developing Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

**Benefits of working for Herefordshire Council**:
A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

- **Pension**Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- **Generous Annual Leave**: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
- **Flexible working**:flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- **Employee Assistance Programme**: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of **professional membership fees**:

- **Pick your perks**- our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supported statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.