Doncaster Council
Treescapes Agroforestry Officer (CDC)
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Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible.
Closing date: 1st September 2026
About the Role:
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Treescapes Agroforestry Officer.
This role will focus on agroforestry projects, delivering initiatives to support agricultural landowners in increasing tree cover such as hedgerows, shelterbelts, woodland creation and wider tree planting schemes to support the delivery of Doncaster’s “One Million Trees” challenge.
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
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This post is a two-year contract and is part-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Key Requirements:
- Significant experience of delivering agroforestry schemes, including establishment, early management and application of agroforestry principles
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong, effective working relationships with both internal teams and external partners
- 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
- Strong farming background and/or significant knowledge and experience of directly working with agricultural landowners within the UK are strongly desired
Job Details:
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.
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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.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 8th September 2026.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 14th September 2026.
For further details please contact Julia Foster at julia.foster@doncaster.gov.uk.
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