Job Introduction Oxfordshire County Council’s Tree Service is growing The Tree Service have new and exciting roles available for you. Oxfordshire County Council recognises the need for action related to climate adaptation. Proactive tree care and enabling canopy growth delivers key objectives to aid climate resilience and provide environmental benefits to residents and visitors across the County that well managed trees and green infrastructure afford. About you Are you passionate about the outdoors and nature, and want to actively contribute to addressing climate change through tree planting for Oxfordshire’s communities? Are you able to work within a team to deliver tree planting, aftercare and other operational needs across the County’s assets including trees, rights of way and other green infrastructure? Are you able to effectively problem solve to provide solutions to on site challenges? If the answer is ‘YES’ to any of the above, then you could be one of the people we’re looking for to join our growing Tree Service. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working; Cycle to Work scheme; 28 days’ holiday p.a. plus bank holidays; Offer access to a Relocation Scheme, depending on circumstances and conditions, should you need to consider moving closer to or into the County from where you currently live. Further details are available on request; Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday; Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support; Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%; Enhanced family friendly policies; Local and national discounts for shopping and travel; Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development; Opportunity for career progression. About our TAPS Officer role Your role comes with plenty of variety and is focused on tree planting and caring for newly planted trees with communities, while identifying opportunities to increase canopy cover. You could be undertaking a variety of functions that include: large-scale tree planting projects; planning works at an operational level; building strong working relationships with communities to enable better outcomes; interaction with the public and Council staff; opportunities to create your own projects; expectation to collaborate with team members to enable delivery of work; operate countywide across a variety of site types that include Highway, Property, Public Rights of Way and others; access to a strong, experienced support network. You will deliver tree planting to increase canopy cover for Oxfordshire. You will be promoting the Tree Service and the benefits of trees to residents and stakeholders to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to tree care across the County. You will promote transparency and build trust with our communities. The role will cover the whole County. You will need to clearly demonstrate how your qualifications and experience meet each of the selection criteria in the Job Description, using examples where appropriate, in your application submission. Please focus on addressing each numbered bullet point in the selection criteria. For an informal discussion about the role and how to apply, please contact Luke Rowland (Senior Officer – Tree Aftercare and Planting Service) by email luke.rowlandoxfordshire.gov.uk About us The Tree Service are responsible for ensuring public trees under the responsibility of Oxfordshire County Council are maintained for the long-term benefit of the communities they contribute to. We are responsible for approximately 600,000 public trees across the County. We care for trees along approximately 4600km of public highway, more than 100 property sites, in County maintained libraries, schools and other sites where the County have responsibility for tree care. The Tree Service works closely with a variety of departments and functions within the County to deliver a holistic approach to tree care. We also have another tree related opportunity available: Senior Tree Officer (Highways) | 19 January, 2025 | Jobs and careers with Oxfordshire County Council Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careersoxfordshire.gov.uk