ARBORICULTURAL PLANNING OFFICER

Arboricultural Planning Officer

• Employer: Knowsley Council
• Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum
• Location: Hybrid Working, Court Hey Park
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 10/05/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0591

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Arboricultural Planning Officer to join our team. In this key role, you will work as part of a team to deliver all aspects of the Council’s arboricultural service, protecting, managing and enhancing the Council’s tree resource.

You will provide expert arboricultural advice within the planning process, ensuring that development proposals respect the existing environment and contribute positively to the borough’s green infrastructure. As an Arboricultural Planning officer you will support planning colleagues, engage with residents and developers and uphold statutory responsibilities relating to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), Conservation Areas and high standards of arboricultural practice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of our local environment and make a positive impact across our community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the Council’s arboricultural service to meet objectives, ensure value for money, and maintain compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Assess planning applications for arboricultural impacts and provide professional recommendations.
• Survey and monitor the Council’s tree stock in line with our agreed strategy.
• Work closely with contractors and colleagues to implement our tree management programme effectively.
• Act as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders on tree management matters.

• Respond to and resolve resident enquiries efficiently, including conducting site visits where required.
• Prepare reports on tree-related issues, such as insurance claims, dangerous trees, and high hedge applications.
• Develop and promote innovative schemes that encourage engagement with the Council’s tree policies.
• Provide technical advice in a consultancy capacity to promote arboricultural best practices.
• Manage and deliver the arboricultural components of the Council’s We Know Services, including undertaking surveys across the country and preparing technical reports.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds the relevant qualifications including PTI certificate and experience as an arboricultural surveyor or planning officer,
• Possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with contractors, colleagues, and the public.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and can manage multiple priorities.
• Is committed to high standards of service delivery and environmental stewardship.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Daniel Griffiths 07825117468 daniel.griffiths@knowsley.gov.uk

James Towers 07881267550

James.towers@knowsley.gov.uk

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Previous applicants need not apply

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