Tree and Landscape Officer

Social network you want to login/join with: Tree and Landscape Officer, Kingston upon Thames Client: Royal Borough of Kingston Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 645b409eeeeb Job Views: 3 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: Job Category: Planning Location: Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston Hours Per Week: 37.00 Start Date: Immediate start Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 17:00 Salary: £20.91 Tree & Landscape Officer – Permanent role, based in Kingston, Grade H The Council is focused on delivering the best outcomes for its communities. Employees are expected to thrive in an agile, networked organization and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include ensuring development management decisions on tree and landscape issues comply with legislation, policies, and guidelines; investigating unauthorised works; advising on planning applications and conditions; monitoring and updating the Tree Preservation Orders register; and providing technical advice on tree protection, health, and landscape management. The role reports to the Lead Officer Development Management Specialisms and involves collaboration with various departments, using modern technology, and engaging with community and legal aspects related to trees and landscapes. Qualifications include relevant landscape or arboricultural qualifications, membership of professional bodies, a full clean driving license, and experience in tree risk assessment and legislation. The role requires flexibility for out-of-hours work and a proactive, innovative approach. Equality and diversity are embedded in all aspects of the role, and the postholder will be expected to participate in relevant training and development activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr