Planning Arboricultural Officer

Job Posted: 16 May 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Grade 8, £29,884.00 to £32,654.00 per annum
• Industries: Horticulture Public Sector

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Planning Services for an Arboricultural Officer. The Isle of Wight Council wants to grow its capacity when it comes to positively managing trees and influencing planning decisions. It is looking for a positive, knowledgeable individual who is keen to work as part of a team.

The Planning Arboricultural Officer role will support the Senior Planning Arboricultural Officer in determining tree works and tree preservation order applications and commenting on planning applications.

This post comes at an important time, with an emerging new local plan, a Climate & Environment Strategy, a Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the opportunities that biodiversity net gain offers. Never before have trees been more important to us, our communities and our wildlife, and this role will be fundamental in managing and protecting trees on our beautiful Island.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Brewer at 01983 821000 ext. 8567 or email [email protected]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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