Surecall Recruitment are seeking a skilled Tree and Landscape Officer to join our team in Guildhall - Kingston upon Thames.

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.

Responsibilities:- To provide a professional Arboricultural service to Council Officers, advising on all matters relating to the protection of trees and hedgerows within the Borough, including trees covered by tree preservation orders, those growing in conservation areas and protected hedgerows within the Greenbelt.-To regularly monitor and update the register of Tree Preservation Orders and to maintain a GIS based database and mapping for Tree Preservation Orders.- To provide consistent and coordinated professional advice to stakeholders on arboricultural and landscape issues as required.- To have an excellent understanding of tree health and associated problems along with the ability to diagnose and assess the condition of a tree and advise a solution in accordance with best industry practices.- To investigate reports of unauthorised tree felling, and to manage enforcement action thereafter.

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 license 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.

If you are interested in this role, please phone (phone number removed) and ask for Lauren