Assistant Tree Officer (Part Time)

This exciting new role provides an excellent introduction to the work of a Tree Officer within local government. As an Assistant Officer within our Planning Service you will support the Council’s Tree Officer with applications for works to protected trees, requests for tree preservation orders across the District and helping customers with their queries.

The role would suit someone who wants to start a career in arboriculture, or an experienced arborist/tree surgeon who wishes to make the move into a local government role. The successful candidate will be provided with practical ‘on the job’ training by the Council’s Tree Officer, supplemented with formal training specific to trees and their management depending on the need of the successful candidate.

We have over 1500 Tree Preservation Orders covering a variety of species within the coastal areas and into the South Downs. There are a large number of trees that we control within our 86 Conservation Areas to help sustain the sylvan character within the more historic parts of the District and South Downs. This means the work is varied and we are always busy! The role is office based, but there will be plenty of time spent out of the office visiting trees and meeting customers.

If you are a good team player with a desire to learn and you have good communication, customer skills, and a passion for trees we would like to hear from you.

To discuss the opportunities on offer contact: Owen Broadway (Conservation and Design Manager) on 01243 534557.

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time (available for most positions) – potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
• Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
• Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
• Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.