Peak District National Park Authority
Tree Conservation Officer
Bakewell/Hybrid
18.5 hours per week job share (actual work pattern to be agreed)
£30,296 to £35,745 pro rata per annum
Closing date 14 April 2024
About the role
We are looking for a motivated person with knowledge and experience of tree management and excellent interpersonal skills to join our busy Planning Service and contribute to the protection and enhancement of the special landscapes of the National Park.
Sitting within the Cultural Heritage Team you will provide specialist tree conservation advice, support and guidance both internally and externally, and help to deliver an effective and integrated conservation advice service with a particular focus on the Authority’s statutory functions.
Your work will include responding to tree enquiries across the National Park, including the 109 Conservation Areas and trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders; liaising with tree owners to achieve good outcomes for tree management, landscape and amenity benefits, health & safety, neighbour relations and wildlife, and ensuring compliance with legislation. You will also draw up and recommend new Tree Preservation Orders when necessary.
You will contribute towards the further development of the advisory service, and will explore new opportunities for developing training and outreach activities. You will also help to seek grant-funding opportunities where appropriate, and help to build networks and collaborative relationships with our local authorities, district and other environmental delivery organisations.
About you
You will have a Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent relevant qualification). You will have knowledge of legislation relating to tree management (e.g. Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area notification) and experience of working within these statutory processes. You will have experience of assessing the impact of development proposals on trees, and writing consultation responses including mitigation strategies. You will have experience of tree hazard inspection and tree safety survey, and you will have excellent communication and people skills and be able to share your enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, trees widely both inside and outside the organisation.
You will have good IT skills including word processing and GIS. You will be able to manage your workload within statutory deadlines.
Benefits
We offer a range of staff benefits including flexi-time, a great pension with employer contribution of 19.57%, 26-31 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and free parking at most of our offices. Please look at our Total Reward Brochure on the link below to see what we offer.
Flexible Working
This role is a job share, actual days and work pattern to be agreed on appointment. Hybrid home/office working can be accommodated after successful completion of a probationary period. If you would like to discuss this, please contact me on the details above or contact HR@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.
Further Information/To Apply
For further information and to apply please go to our careers site
Closing Date: 14/04/2024 Location: Bakewell/Hybrid