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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Officer to play a key role in the delivery of high quality development and shape attractive and varied townscapes and environments. You may be looking towards the next stage in your career or perhaps you have a good level of knowledge and understanding and a desire to further an Arboricultural career. Our Development Management team provide a high performing, dynamic and fast paced service that has been identified nationally as exceeding targets, we do this as a team with a customer focus.</p>\n<p>With experience in tree work or related experience preferably in a local authority you will have excellent knowledge, communication and negotiation skills; you will work well in a team environment and involved in both challenging and interesting projects across a very board range of rural and urban tree related issues. You will be tenacious, conscientious, enthusiastic, adaptable and welcome a challenge. 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Senior Landscape and Biodiversity Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£37,259

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Senior Sustainable Transport Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£46,284

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Tree Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

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Planning Technical Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£24,339

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Environmental Health Officer (Private Sector Housing)

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£41,382

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Civil Enforcement/Parking Enforcement Officer

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

£22,820 per annum plus a market supplement of £2,100

Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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