Conservation and Tree Officer

We're looking for a Conservation and Tree Officer to help protect, manage and enhance the councils' tree and landscape assets. This role is central to ensuring trees, hedges and wider natural features are considered, safeguarded and managed in line with legislation and best practice.

Our districts have a varied geography and a substantial number of protected trees. You will deal with all tree‑related matters, including assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, and providing specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public and councillors.

We have an ambitious growth and development agenda and take pride in protecting our environment while also promoting sustainable housing for the future. We are therefore looking for someone who can work closely with the Development Management team to ensure that important trees are appropriately protected and accommodated within developments.

• Assess trees for protection, process applications and appeals.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public, and councillors.
• Work closely with the Development Management team to ensure appropriate protection and accommodation of important trees within developments.

• Experience with in a tree and conservation role, ideally>
  
  Professional qualification in Tree/Landscape Management from a recognised body, or a national diploma in forestry or arboriculture, or an equivalent level 3 qualification in arboriculture.

You should be able to work on your own initiative, be a strong team player and demonstrate passion and commitment to protecting trees, landscapes and the environment.

Our modern office building is based just outside the historic City of Norwich, which offers a vibrant arts scene and cosmopolitan culture, with excellent transport links and facilities including city centre bus connections and cycle parking.

roles, as well as hybrid working where possible, allowing for a healthy work‑life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts
• A competitive holiday allowance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to join

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 23:45

Interview Date: 9th March 2026

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.