Assistant Tree and Woodland Officer

Fixed term/ full time for three years: 36 hours per week / Grade G SCP 20- 25 (31,586-£35,235)

Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service is recruiting an Assistant Tree and Woodland Officer (fixed term for 3 years). Our Tree and Woodland Team manages tree stock on both the highways, within parks, cemeteries and crematoria and advises on all other council owned trees including those on the Coast.

Green Sefton is an exciting service which manages our special coast, parks and greenspaces: from our beautiful and internationally recognised coastline which supports some of the rarest flora and fauna in the country, to coastal habitats which are rarer than rainforest, through to our historic parks and gardens, 160 other greenspaces, and our sport and recreation facilities. In total, we manage around 5,500ha of land and this includes managing both inland and coastal flood risk too.  We are a varied service indeed!

As part of a small dedicated team, the successful applicants will play a key role in surveying tree stock, creating and prioritising work orders. The applicant will play a key role in data collection and discovery as part of a wide ranging tree stock audit.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake visual tree surveys on a variety of terrains using hand held computerised tablets. The successful candidate should ideally have experience working with a hand held tablet, surveying trees and lone working.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience in urban tree management and also show initiative when prioritising risk and creating work orders.

Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate experience in working for a local authority, understand the level of communication expected with regards to the public, Elected Members and also produce information leaflets and posters for the public.

Sefton Council employs a term contractor to undertake tree works, the applicant should be able to demonstrate experience in working with a contractor, monitoring works, understanding best practice with regards to tree pruning and removals and safe working practices.

The successful candidates  will work from home, a variety of bases across the borough and on site. The applicant should have good organisational skills, be able to organise own workload and work on initiative.

A full driving licence is essential.

Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. It encompasses world renowned nature reserves, accessible businesses and retail centres, top class leisure facilities and some of the best coastal and countryside environments. It is an ideal location for accessing Manchester, the North West and beyond by road, rail or air.

From vibrant town centres, intimate commuter towns, beautiful villages and stunning coastal and rural locations, everyone can find their perfect home. Sefton is at the heart of the Liverpool City Region, playing an active role in ensuring its success.

Provisional Interview Date - 26th & 27th February 2025