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Tree Officer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 18.16 - 19.18 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: HX1, Halifax, Calderdale

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Tree Officer to play a key role in protecting and managing the borough’s trees within planning and conservation environments.

This is a hands-on, professional role combining site inspections, planning advice, and enforcement—ideal for someone with strong arboricultural knowledge and local authority experience.

What you’ll be doing

  * Assess applications for works to protected trees and within conservation areas

  * Manage and review Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs)

  * Advise planning teams, officers, and councillors on arboricultural impact

  * Lead enforcement on unauthorised tree works

  * Represent the council in appeals and legal proceedings

  * Carry out site inspections across Calderdale

  * Liaise with external bodies including the Forestry Commission

What we’re looking for

  * HNC in Arboriculture (essential)

  * Strong knowledge of planning & tree protection legislation

  * Experience inspecting and assessing trees/woodlands

  * Ability to produce clear reports and recommendations

  * Confident communicator across stakeholders

  * Full UK driving licence + access to a vehicle

Additional info

  * Hybrid working (office + site + home)

  * No DBS required

  * Occasional evening Planning Committee meetings

  * Must be able to travel across the borough

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