Assistant Policy Officer x 2, Community Greenspace Policy & Projects Team, Pullar House, Perth - PKC12617

Perth and Kinross Council
Perth
2 days ago
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Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Assistant Policy Officer x 2 posts, (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC12617
£29,507 - £31,609
Community Greenspace Policy & Projects Team, Pullar House, Perth

These roles have been created to deliver actions from Perth & Kinross Council's new Ash Dieback & Roadside Tree Strategy. The post holder will be working within the Community Greenspace Policy & Projects Team and in partnership with other Council departments including the Roads Maintenance Partnership and Housing teams.

The roles are primarily based on site, across all of Perth & Kinross. You will be conducting surveys of trees across the Council's 1900 maintained open spaces, parks and other green spaces, as well as completing vehicle-based roadside tree surveys along the extensive roads network.

Using GIS software, you will be record and generate a database of all Council-owned Ash Trees, which will be used to prioritise the management of trees and mitigate risk associated with Ash Dieback. You will generate survey reports and recommendations for required management actions.

The post holders will report directly to the Greenspace Co-ordinator (Policy) and assist the Tree & Woodlands Officer.

Skills & Experience Required

A keen eye for details and ability to record data in a clear and appropriate fashion, following existing protocols.

Excellent communication skills and able to produce clear and concise reports.

Must be comfortable working outdoors with a reasonable level of fitness.

Able to stay focussed and comfortable driving for extended periods of time.

A driving licence is essential for this role as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross..

Arboricultural experience or qualifications would be advantageous.

A qualification in environmental science or similar is not required, but would be beneficial. 

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Ourvalues and behavioursinfluence our work and support us in the delivery of ourkey priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate ourvalues and behaviours. Find out more aboutPerth & Kinross Counciland you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offeryou:

We recognise there can be benefits toflexible workingand where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Calum Bachell, Greenspace Co-Ordinator on to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide2references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.

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