Trees and Nature Conservation Officer

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Are you passionate about Trees

If so you could be the next Tree Officer that Amber Valley Borough Council is looking for

Located in mid Derbyshire, Amber Valley has an enviable and valued tree stock within its parks, cemeteries, local nature reserves and along the public highway. The Council is seeking a motivated tree professional to take the lead on the management and further improvement of these wonderful natural assets.

About the job

We are looking for a qualified, knowledgeable and enthusiastic arboricultural professional to lead our small but busy tree team.

The role includes but not limited to:-

•  The planning and conducting of condition surveys of all the Councils owned trees and determining and arranging works arising from those inspections.
• Arranging for ecological surveys where conflict with nature impacts upon tree works.
• The determining of Tree Preservation Order applications and the making of new Orders.
• Advising other Council departments on all tree and nature matters.
• Direct management of budgets and assistant tree officers.

In return the Council offers an excellent package including:

• Casual car user allowance
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 31 after 5 years continuous local government service
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Free on-site parking

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

CVs are not accepted.

Provisional Interview Date: 19 November 2026

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.

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.