Tree Officer


Company:	Calderdale Council
Salary:	£35,570 to £37,563 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	halifax, HX1 1TS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for a passionate, forward‑thinking professional to join our Planning Service team. Calderdale is a unique district combining vibrant towns, characterful villages and stunning Pennine landscapes—perfect for those seeking meaningful and challenging work in a beautiful setting. We’re currently recruiting for a Tree Officer.

A Great Place to Work

Joining Calderdale’s Planning Service means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative and ambitious team. We offer a range of benefits including:

• A friendly and encouraging working environment that supports your professional development

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working options (we’re happy to discuss what might work for you)

• Generous annual leave: 31 days rising to 36 days after 5 years' continuous Local Government Service

• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

• An enviable location with excellent transport links across Leeds, Bradford and Manchester

About the Role

Working within the Development Management team, you’ll assess applications for tree consents and provide specialist arboricultural advice on planning applications.

Who We’re Looking For

Someone with an HNC in arboriculture (or equivalent).

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.

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