Tree Officer in Coalville

Tree Officer

You are looking for a Tree Officer to join our busy Planning and Development Team, located in the heart of the National Forest. You will play a vital role in safeguarding the District’s natural environment, providing expert arboricultural advice on protected trees and landscaping to the team and to customers. You will also have a caseload of tree-related applications. The role also offers the chance to help shape a vibrant and sustainable future for our communities through the protection and sustainable management of the natural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide arboricultural advice on protected trees and landscaping to the team and to customers.
• Manage a caseload of tree-related applications.
• Safeguard the District’s natural environment.
• Shape a vibrant and sustainable future for our communities through the protection and sustainable management of the natural environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a Planning Team in a local authority.
• Solid understanding of current planning legislation and policy relating to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and trees in conservation areas.
• A recognised qualification in arboriculture or similar to degree level or equivalent.

Essential Skills

• Organised, able to prioritise workload.
• Effective and confident communication.
• Relationship building with all customers.
• Motivated, resilient, capable of working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
• Team player.

Benefits

• 36.25 hrs per week with a starting annual salary of £37,280 (pay award pending)
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: Thursday 9 July 2026