Trees and Landscape Officer
Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot (with travel across Dartmoor National Park)
About Us
Dartmoor National Park Authority works in partnership with local and national stakeholders to conserve and enhance Dartmoor as a vibrant, living, working landscape and community teeming with natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage.
We promote opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy the special qualities of Dartmoor National Park, whilst also promoting the economic and social wellbeing of local communities.
We are now looking for a Trees and Landscape Officer to join our team on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Applications for part-time hours or flexible working arrangements will be considered.
The Benefits
- Salary £33,366 - £37,938 per annum
- Generous annual leave and flexitime policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to electric vehicle pool car fleet
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Beautiful office location on National Trust estate, with free parking and café on site
- Discounts at National Park Visitor Centres and Car Parks
If you’re a talented arboriculturist with experience of tree inspections and hedgerow management, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our renowned organisation and make a real difference on Dartmoor.
The Role
As a Trees and Landscape Officer, you will provide expert advice on trees, woodlands, and landscape matters in relation to planning applications, Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), and conservation areas. You will work closely with Planning Officers, agents and members of our community to ensure that trees and green spaces are properly considered and safeguarded in development proposals.
About You
To be considered as a Trees Officer, you will need:
- A relevant qualification in arboriculture, forestry, landscape management, or a related field
- Knowledge of tree protection legislation, planning policies, and best practices in tree and landscape management
- Experience in assessing tree surveys, landscape proposals, and development impacts
- Experience of The Hedgerow Regulations, including determining Hedgerow removal notices
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of colleagues and stakeholders
- A commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and high-quality landscape design
Other organisations may call this role Project Officer, Environment Officer, Environmental Policy Officer, Arboriculture Surveyor, Area Tree Officer, Planning Enforcement Officer, Conservation Officer, Landscape Officer or Tree & Woodland Officer.
Closing date: 10th March 2025 (12 noon)
Interviews to be held: Monday 24th March 2025
Dartmoor National Park Authority is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,366.00-£37,938.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 20250214-GB
