Tree and Landscape Officer

The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.

In this role you will ensure all development management decisions relating to tree and landscape issues comply with relevant legislation, the Development Plan, and other Council plans, policies and guidelines. You will also be responsible for investigating unauthorised works to trees and providing formal advice on planning applications / discharge of condition applications and other associated applications, and for regularly monitoring and updating the Council’s Register of Tree Preservation Orders.

The role reports directly to the Lead Officer Development Management Specialisms.

? Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement

? Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact

? Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way

? Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion

In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to:

Possess a relevant Landscape related qualification or equivalent experience.

Possess the following minimum Arboricultural qualifications & experience: Arboriculture and Forestry Advanced Diploma Level 3 or equivalent Certificated Lantra Professional Tree Inspection.

Experience in Tree Risk Assessment using a recognised methodology such as QTRA (Quantified Tree Risk Assessment).

Hold a full clean driving licence and own a vehicle insured for business use.

Membership or eligibility for membership of recognised related professional bodies (e.g. Landscape Institute / Arboricultural Association).

Be willing to question and challenge ways of working, with an understanding of the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment ? Demonstrate a proactive, agile and adaptable mindset with an innovative and creative approach to your work and the ability to learn on the job and remain up to date with relevant changes to legislation & best working practices.