Assistant Tree Officer

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Are you passionate about Trees and Nature Conservation? If so, you could be the next Assistant Tree Officer that Amber Valley Borough Council is looking for

Located in mid-Derbyshire, Amber Valley has an enviable and valued tree stock, as well as Local Nature Reserves and numerous sites maintained for wildlife. The Council is seeking a motivated tree professional to assist with the management and further improvement of these wonderful natural assets.

About the job

The role includes assisting the Tree & Nature Conservation Officer to provide a first class Arboricultural and Nature Conservation service, including proactively undertaking inspections of the Council’s tree stock within Parks, Cemeteries, Recreational areas and woodlands, prioritising and arranging works with contractors, dealing with Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area applications, responding to enquiries regarding trees and ensuring that the Council’s legal obligations in relation to trees are met.

In addition, we can offer:

• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• A great location in a World Heritage Site
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a difference

To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website at: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs

CVs are not accepted.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Provisional Interview Date: 9 March 2026

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.