Trees and woodlands are central to the character of our borough, supporting biodiversity, landscape quality and our Climate Change and Ecological Emergency commitments. This role plays a vital part in ensuring these important assets are properly protected and considered through the planning system.
We are seeking a motivated, knowledgeable and experienced arboricultural professional to join the Environment Team. As part of the Tree Team, you will play a key role in assessing and determining tree work applications, including those relating to Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and trees within Conservation Areas.
The role will also involve providing specialist arboricultural advice on planning applications and development proposals, ensuring that trees are appropriately considered and protected within the planning process in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act.
We are looking for someone with substantial arboricultural experience, ideally within a planning or local authority environment, who can demonstrate strong communication skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to apply their expertise to make a meaningful impact on the borough’s natural environment while working as part of a supportive and professional team.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Aimee Hampton, Principal Tree Officer, on 01256 845174 or by email at [email protected].
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is undertaking Local Government Reorganisation, transitioning from a two-tier structure to new unitary councils from April 2028. If you are employed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as of 1 April 2028, your role will transfer to one of the new organisations on your existing terms and conditions. This change is part of a wider move to support local devolution and strengthen powers within our communities. For further information please visit New Councils Decision
