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We're looking for a Senior Tree Officer to join us and provide expert tree advice to our busy and friendly Development Management Team. You'll be joining a stable and productive team which enjoys a strong sense of purpose and a collaborative spirit. The successful applicant will assist the Council in meeting its corporate objectives and statutory obligations in relation to planning and trees. There will also be ad-hoc support for the Countryside Team or other Council departments.

hold a nationally recognised arboricultural qualification at Level 6 have a relevant post-qualification experience in the arboriculture industry. have gained several years of experience as a tree officer. In this role, you'll make a positive contribution to the Council's core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. We are committed to improving our customer service standards so we are seeking a team member who is positive and proactive and works well as part of a team.

As the specialist advisor on tree matters relating to the planning function, you will have the opportunity to engage with an interesting and varied workload. The Council has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral authority by 2035 (brought forward from 2040) and a carbon-neutral district by 2040. We know that tree retention, new trees and - when necessary - replacement planting has a vital part to play.

Hart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money.

The Council has 32 Conservation Areas and almost 1,100 TPO trees. You can help us shape and protect the natural environment in our area for generations to enjoy., Planning is firmly at the heart of the Council's vision to 2040 and we're consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK.

We're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis.

At Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this.

We're the place to grow your planning career, come and see for yourself how we empower and develop our staff. The work we have at Hart is diverse and challenging, you can develop your skills and work as part of a friendly and committed team.