Arboricultural Officer

The Borough of Waverley is a mixture of Town and Rural landscapes and is one of the most wooded areas in the Country.

Do you want to be part of an experienced, enthusiastic and multi-disciplinary team responsible for protecting the Borough’s treescape and managing its Greenspaces?

Do you have a qualification in Arboriculture to level 4, or an equivalent working experience, or are you working towards level 4?

Are you looking for a role with variety, where you can be relied on for your expertise and experience in relation to arboricultural management in the planning context?

As a qualified officer you will demonstrate competence in dealing with a diverse range of complex and challenging arboricultural issues and be able to converse with all levels of officers, Councillors and other external bodies.

This is the perfect opportunity to use your experience and up to date knowledge in the provision of arboricultural advice in a planning context and also develop further skills in other areas of arboriculture to help develop your career.

This post is a full time role. However, all applications will be considered.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jack Adams, Principal Arboricultural Officer on 01483 523366.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Interview date: Tuesday 29th April 2025.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.