Principal Arboricultural Consultant (req17463)

Join Our Team as Principal Arboricultural Consultant at Essex CC 
Are you ready to take on the challenge of delivering effective commercial and operational arboricultural services? We are seeking a skilled individual to lead in providing specialist planning advice, managing contractors, and evaluating complex arboricultural assessments. This permanent position offers a competitive salary range of GBP 46,165.00 - GBP 54,312.00, along with the opportunity for hybrid working, including one day in the office.

• Manage demanding caseload of specialist planning advice
• Evaluate and carry out arboricultural assessments of large-scale complexity
• Lead the development and review of complex plans, policies, and guidance

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in effective commercial delivery of arboricultural services
• Proven ability to build professional, client-focused culture and high-level client relationships
• Strong capability in collecting, analyzing, and presenting complex data and evidence
• Experience in leading commercial development and bidding on high-value opportunities
• Ability to design and undertake complex arboricultural surveys with new tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, or related field
• Professional membership with relevant arboricultural bodies
• Chartered Arboriculturist status