Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the South West of England in the search for a Tree Officer to join their Planning and Property Services Department. The role will be offered on an initial 3 months contract, then rolling.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the processing and preparation of reports on tree and landscaping matters for planning and other applications, agreements, consultations and appeals. To make, review and monitor Tree Preservation Orders. To undertake and supervise the conservation of the Council's tree stock and to co-ordinate the delivery of its tree management. The post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, should not normally exceed those expected of an employee in this post.

The ideal candidate will need to hold the following qualifications and experience:

• National Diploma in Arboriculture Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience
• An arboricultural /forestry qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in advising developers and the public over tree and landscape matters in relation to Tree Preservation Orders and the planning applications.

If you are interested in going forward for the role then please do not hold back (Contact details can be found below)

Carrington West Pay Rate - Negotiable (DOE)

Job Ref - 23252

Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
cameron.dewit@carringtonwest.com
planning@carringtonwest.com

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.