Reference: AVBC000000228
Description: Contract Type:    Fixed term for 2 years
Location:             Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
 
Are you passionate about Trees and Nature Conservation? If so, you could be the next Assistant Tree Officer that Amber Valley Borough Council is looking for.
 
Located in mid-Derbyshire, Amber Valley has an enviable and valued tree stock, as well as Local Nature Reserves and numerous sites maintained for wildlife. The Council is seeking a motivated tree professional to assist with the management and further improvement of these wonderful natural assets.  
 
About the job
 
The role includes assisting the Tree & Nature Conservation Officer to provide a first class Arboricultural and Nature Conservation service, including proactively undertaking inspections of the Council’s tree stock within Parks, Cemeteries, Recreational areas and woodlands, prioritising and arranging works with contractors, dealing with Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area applications, responding to enquiries regarding trees and ensuring that the Council’s legal obligations in relation to trees are met.
 
In addition, we can offer:
 
Flexible/Hybrid Working
Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
A great location in a World Heritage Site
Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to make a difference
 
The closing date is Sunday 15 February 2026 at Midnight  (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)
 
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 9 March 2026
 
CVs are not accepted
 
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
 
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
 
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Region: Part Time Temporary
Location:
Salary: Grade 5 – *GBP*30,024 to *GBP*32,597 pro-rata per year
Package:
Contractual hours: 18.5
Basis: Part time
Contract Type: Fixed term for 2 years
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
Are you passionate about Trees and Nature Conservation? If so, you could be the next Assistant Tree Officer that Amber Valley Borough Council is looking for.
Located in mid-Derbyshire, Amber Valley has an enviable and valued tree stock, as well as Local Nature Reserves and numerous sites maintained for wildlife. The Council is seeking a motivated tree professional to assist with the management and further improvement of these wonderful natural assets.
About the job
The role includes assisting the Tree & Nature Conservation Officer to provide a first class Arboricultural and Nature Conservation service, including proactively undertaking inspections of the Council’s tree stock within Parks, Cemeteries, Recreational areas and woodlands, prioritising and arranging works with contractors, dealing with Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area applications, responding to enquiries regarding trees and ensuring that the Council’s legal obligations in relation to trees are met.
In addition, we can offer:
The closing date is Sunday 15 February 2026 at Midnight (Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 9 March 2026
CVs are not accepted
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.