Planning Officer (Trees)

Reference: CBC24018
Salary details: Up to £35,745 per year, pro rata
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Part time
Hours: 18 hours and 30 minutes per week
Location: Town Hall
Department: Economic Growth
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.
Chesterfield: part time, flexible and agile working
Are you passionate about safeguarding the green heart of our communities? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Planning Officer to take the lead on all tree related matters including assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, providing specialist advice and guidance to Planning Officers, enforcement, the public and councillors. If you are passionate and committed about trees, landscapes, environment and communities, then we want to hear from you.
Your key responsibilities:
Tree and hedgerow protection: process applications for pruning or felling of trees protected by orders and within conservation areas and manage applications under the Hedgerow Regulations. Monitor and review existing Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s), administer new TPO’s and oversee related matters.
Landscape guidance: provide expert advice and guidance on landscape proposals submitted for consideration by the Council.
Customer satisfaction: First point of contact for advice on planning matters related to tree and hedgerow protection. Manage, deliver and maintain a quality service.
Enforcement of planning control: Assist with the enforcement of planning control relating to breaches of legislation governing the protection of trees and hedgerows.
Administration: maintain a personal case load and appeal register. Assist in processing planning applications and handle all related tasks such as meetings, site inspections, correspondence, negotiations and reports.
What we are looking for:
A good communicator with knowledge and proven experience of planning procedures and the related planning law framework, in particular for TPO’s, Hedgerow Regulations and landscape schemes. A Degree or Diploma level qualification in Planning or Arboriculture or a related discipline is required.
Why choose Chesterfield?
If you are passionate about preserving our natural heritage and have the skills to make a positive impact, we would like to hear from you. Join us in nurturing and protecting the green tapestry of our community. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring a sustainable and beautiful environment for generations to come.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Paul Staniforth at paul.staniforth@chesterfield.gov.uk or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
The Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement and sick pay, flexible and agile working, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, discounted leisure membership and car parking.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Closing date: 14 April 2024
Provisional interview date: 24 April 2024

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