Tree Inspector

Key Responsibilities:

• Consider and process applications for work on trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).
• Write detailed reports and make recommendations to ensure consistency and quality in arboricultural decisions.
• Prepare for and handle appeals related to Council decisions on TPOs.
• Process notifications for tree works within conservation areas, negotiating with applicants and preparing technical reports.
• Prepare new tree preservation orders, update existing orders, conduct surveys, and efficiently maintain records.
• Consider and process notifications for the removal of hedgerows in open countryside and prepare relevant technical reports.
• Support Planning Enforcement with investigations of unauthorised tree works or hedgerow removals.
• Advise onl responses to unauthorised tree works under TPO or within a Conservation Area, and appear as a technical expert at inquiries, hearings, or court cases as required.
• Provide advice on planning applications, discharge conditions, and contribute to the preparation of planning policies and development briefs.
• Prepare and present reports to committee meetings, officers, and public groups.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in arboriculture and thorough understanding of TPOs and conservation area regulations.
• Proficiency in writing detailed technical reports and making informed recommendations.
• Ability to handle appeals and engage in negotiations with applicants.
• Strong knowledge of tree preservation order preparation and record maintenance.
• Experience in advising and supporting planning enforcement and other departments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

If you have experience in arboriculture and are looking for a contract role within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.