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Tree Officer

37 hours per week, Permanent Contract

£35,412 - £39,152 per annum (plus Essential Car User Allowance)

We are seeking a highly motivated Tree Officer to provide arboricultural advice within the planning service where you will administer Tree Preservation Orders, determine applications for works to protected trees, and advise on development proposals affecting trees. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on our natural environment.

You will work primarily in the Wychavon area, and will be responsible for:

• Assessing and determining applications for works to protected trees and hedgerows
• Preparing and serving Tree Preservation Orders
• Advising on development proposals and planning applications involving trees
• Investigating breaches of tree and hedgerow legislation
• Supporting and advising on tree planting schemes, carbon reduction initiatives, and habitat enhancement

You’ll be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that sits within the Planning service and includes landscape ecologists, project officers, heritage and archaeology specialists, and urban designers—working together to shape sustainable, resilient places.

To be successful you will have a minimum Higher National Diploma in Arboriculture (level 5) or equivalent, significant professional experience and a thorough understanding of tree and planning-related legislation. You’ll have sound judgement, will be confident conducting site visits and working independently, and will provide clear professional advice to a range of colleagues and stakeholders.

In return, this role offers:

• A supportive and forward-thinking team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Protective clothing and essential car user allowance
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact environmental projects

If you’re ready to bring your arboricultural expertise to a forward-thinking council and work alongside knowledgeable and committed specialists to protect and improve the quality of our districts, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:

• Agile Working
• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Liz Etheridge, Senior Environment Officer, on 01386 565217

Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026

Interview dates: Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 January 2026 - Interviews will be held in-person at Council House - Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AF

Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.