Treescapes Agroforestry Officer

Flexible working arrangements:
We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible. The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Treescapes Agroforestry Officer. This role will focus on agroforestry projects, delivering initiatives to support agricultural landowners in increasing tree cover such as hedgerows, shelterbelts, woodland creation and wider tree planting schemes to support the delivery of Doncaster's 'One Million Trees' challenge.

Duties include:

• Build strong working relationships with landowners and provide professional advice on tree planting opportunities
• Conduct site visits and surveys to support stakeholders with developing agroforestry plans
• Source external funding for agroforestry schemes and assist stakeholders with grant applications as required
• Attend events, talks and shows to promote the agroforestry offer across Doncaster and wider region
• Assist in developing a Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Strategy for Doncaster

We are seeking a hardworking, resourceful and motivated individual to join our team. You will be someone who has significant experience of delivering agroforestry schemes, including establishment, early management and application of agroforestry principles. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to build strong, effective working relationships with both internal teams and external partners. You will be well-organised, adaptable, and able to manage your workload confidently and autonomously on your own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.

Due to the nature of the role applicants with a strong farming background and/or significant knowledge and experience of directly working with agricultural landowners within the UK are strongly desired. Job sharing will be considered for this role if required. The post will be part of a strong and supportive team within Environmental Sustainability (ES), working within the Natural Environment (NE) team based at the Civic Office.

The ES-NE is responsible for co-ordinating and driving activities to support carbon reduction and nature recovery across the city, in line with Doncaster's Environment and Sustainability strategy. You will be joining a well-regarded trees capes team that encourages innovative and creative thinking. A positive and proactive work environment is promoted, with regular feedback, recognition and development opportunities. If you are solutions-focused, committed to achieving strong results, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, while also looking to make a real impact within a transforming organisation, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.