Cheshire West and Chester Council are responsible for over hectares (ha) of woodland and over, trees in public spaces, gardens, and parks.
As the Highway Authority for the borough, responsible for the management of around ,km of public highways, the Council, also has a responsibility for managing the risk presented by trees in private ownership close to our highways.
We are looking to recruit a Tree Officer to our Tree Team based at the Guilden Sutton Highways Depot on the outskirts of Chester.
Working within the Council's Transport and Highways Service, the successful candidate will provide technical expertise and assist in the delivering the responsibilities of the Tree Team to manage the Council’s tree stock and ensure its risks are managed appropriately.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
A permanent opportunity has arisen to work within the Tree Team. The role of the Tree Officer will be to assess TPO and Conservation Area tree works applications, respond to enquiries from members of the public, councillors and MPs, and assist in the delivery of an inspection-based programme of activity within the borough to maintain and enhance the Council’s tree and woodland assets and resources.
Typical duties include:
To direct maintenance programmes for tree and woodland stock.
Contribute to the appraisal of development and environmental projects by means of appropriate consultation and negotiation with interested bodies; prepare or contribute to reports, briefings, and recommendations for committee approval to ensure that decisions are consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements and reflect the Council’s environmental policies.
To develop, undertake and ensure effective delivery of a programme of environmental inspection and projects for the service focused upon the management and enhancement of the borough’s tree and woodland assets and resources.
Contribute to project monitoring and reporting requirements and recommend action to ensure compliance with environmental objectives, service and council policy and best practice in relation to trees and woodland stock.
Assist with the development of a collaborative, partnership approach to tree and woodland management including project works with other service areas, the community, Friends Groups, volunteers, and other organisations.
Assist with the development of an asset register of all trees and woodlands within the Council to establish a framework for proactive cyclic inspection and maintenance of trees.
Maintain, interpret, and disseminate information to promote best practice in the management of tree and woodland assets and resources.
Contribute to the preparation and presentation of reports for associated project boards, committees, community stakeholder groups and national, regional, and local bodies as required.
Provide professional and technical advice to other council services, the public and other organisations on trees and woodlands.
We are looking for a person who is keen, forward thinking, ability to multi-task, excellent communication and has experience, skills, and knowledge within Arboriculture.
For further information regarding the role, please email Gareth Owen at or by telephone on .
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