Assistant Tree and Countryside Officer

The Forest of Dean is renowned for its landscape and wildlife. We are passionate about maintaining and improving them for future generations.

Would you be?

If you’ve got the skills, are passionate about the environment, and can think over the long-term we want to hear from you.

About the role…

We are searching for an Assistant Tree and Countryside Officer to assess the contributions and value of trees, hedges and landscaping within their local and wider contexts. To safeguard, promote and champion the value of trees and countryside assets in development and the wider district.

Working in our Sustainability Team, in the planning department, your primary role will be to provide tree and landscape advice to development management, forward plans and property services. With its picturesque woodlands, outdoor activities with landscapes to explore, you will have this right on your doorstep. With our agile working ethos; you will be spoilt for choice.

Publica is a unique place to work – we’re a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs.

Four partner Councils (Cheltenham Borough Council, Forest of Dean, Cotswold and West Oxfordshire District Councils) have created Publica Group Ltd to deliver more efficient and improved services. The Councils will continue to be responsible for the standard of services that are provided as well as setting strategy, policy and making decisions.

You will need…

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Experience of working in a public facing role
• Good knowledge and understanding of tree legislation, tree landscape strategies and woodland management
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of customers and others (excellent verbal and written skills)
• Full UK Driving Licence

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

Special Conditions…

• Use of a car for work purposes

Please follow the link to see our great benefits: Benefits

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alastair Chapman on Alastair.chapman@publicagroup.uk or 01594 812329

Interview date: w/c 30^th November 2020 via video conference

Please note that we are receiving high levels of applications and we may close this advert before the advertised closing date.

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ‘Apply for this Position’ icon within this page.

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date shown on the advert, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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