Are you passionate about the outdoors and nature, and want to actively contribute to addressing climate change through tree planting for Oxfordshire’s communities?

Are you able to work within a team to deliver tree planting, aftercare and other operational needs across the County’s assets including trees, rights of way and other green infrastructure?

Are you able to effectively problem solve to provide solutions to on site challenges?

If the answer is 'YES' to any of the above, then you could be one of the people we’re looking for to join our growing Tree Service.

About our TAPS Officer role

Your role comes with plenty of variety and is focused on tree planting and caring for newly planted trees with communities, while identifying opportunities to increase canopy cover. You could be undertaking a variety of functions that include:

• large-scale tree planting projects;
• planning works at an operational level;
• building strong working relationships with communities to enable better outcomes;
• interaction with the public and Council staff;
• opportunities to create your own projects;
• expectation to collaborate with team members to enable delivery of work;
• operate countywide across a variety of site types that include Highway, Property, Public Rights of Way and others;
• access to a strong, experienced support network.

You will deliver tree planting to increase canopy cover for Oxfordshire. You will be promoting the Tree Service and the benefits of trees to residents and stakeholders to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to tree care across the County. You will promote transparency and build trust with our communities.

Closing Date: 02/03/2025  Location: Oxfordshire, based near Eynsham

More information and to apply  https://www.countryside-jobs.com/job/mar25/tree-aftercare-and-planting-service-taps-officers-x-3-oxfordshire-county-council-0302-3