Tree Officer

Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils are seeking a highly motivated Tree Officer to provide arboricultural advice within the planning service.

As the Tree Officer you will administer Tree Preservation Orders, determine applications for works to protected trees, and advise on development proposals affecting trees. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on our natural environment.

• Assess and determine applications for works to protected trees and hedgerows
• Prepare and serve Tree Preservation Orders
• Advise on development proposals and planning applications involving trees
• Investigate breaches of tree and hedgerow legislation
• Support and advise on tree planting schemes, carbon reduction initiatives, and habitat enhancement

• Minimum Higher National Diploma in Arboriculture (level
  5) or equivalent
• Significant professional experience and thorough understanding of tree and planning‑related legislation
• Sound judgement, confident conducting site visits and working independently
• Clear professional advice to a range of colleagues and stakeholders

• Supportive and forward‑thinking team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Protective clothing and essential car user allowance
• Opportunities to contribute to high‑impact environmental projects

Additional benefits include agile working, an excellent pension scheme with employer contributions, generous annual leave with options to purchase additional leave, a committed training programme, on‑site nursery with 20% staff discount, discounted gym and swim membership, health and wellbeing support, a free employee assistance programme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and employee discounts with partner companies.

Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Liz Etheridge, Senior Environment Officer, on

• Closing date:
  Sunday 11 January 2026
• Interview dates:
  Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 January 2026 (in‑person at Council House – Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AF
  )

Please note that if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.