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Job profile for Treescapes Agroforestry Officer (CDC)
Treescapes Agroforestry Officer (CDC)
Civic Office/Hybrid 01/09/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary Grade 8 – £34,434- £38,221 (pay award pending)
Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
Region Doncaster
Job category/type Countryside/Conservation
Date posted 14/08/2026
Job reference REQ23766
Attachments
Job Role Summary – TAO (V3).docx
Technical, Specialist, Supervisor 2 – job profile-1.docx
Benefits booklet.docx
Job description
Based at: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, with hybrid working
Salary details: Grade 8 £34,434- £38,221 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Temporary 2-years Fixed term until 2028
Hours: 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible.
Closing date: 1 st September 2026
Duties include:
- Build strong working relationships with landowners and provide professional advice on tree planting opportunities
- Conduct site visits and surveys to support stakeholders with developing agroforestry plans
- Source external funding for agroforestry schemes and assist stakeholders with grant applications as required.
- Attend events, talks and shows to promote the agroforestry offer across Doncaster and wider region.
- Assist in developing a Trees, Woodland and Hedgerow Strategy for Doncaster.
This post is a two-year contract and is part-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
We are seeking a hardworking, resourceful and motivated individual to join our team. You will be someone who has significant experience of delivering agroforestry schemes, including establishment, early management and application of agroforestry principles.
You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to build strong, effective working relationships with both internal teams and external partners. You will be well-organised, adaptable, and able to manage your workload confidently and autonomously on your own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.
Due to the nature of the role applicants with a strong farming background and/or significant knowledge and experience of directly working with agricultural landowners within the UK are strongly desired. Job sharing will be considered for this role if required.
The post will be part of a strong and supportive team within Environmental Sustainability (ES), working within the Natural Environment (NE) team based at the Civic Office. The ES-NE is responsible for co-ordinating and driving activities to support carbon reduction and nature recovery across the city, in line with Doncaster’s Environment and Sustainability strategy. You will be joining a well-regarded treescapes team that encourages innovative and creative thinking. A positive and proactive work environment is promoted, with regular feedback, recognition and development opportunities.
If you are solutions‑focused, committed to achieving strong results, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, while also looking to make a real impact within a transforming organisation, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
For further details please contact Julia Foster at julia.foster@doncaster.gov.uk .
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