Arboricultural Officer
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Central London |
| Sector | Arboricultural |
| Salary | Up to £38.5k pa |
| Job Ref | j2653 |
- Description
Our client is a prestigious private firm, which manages over 100,000 trees across a number of parks and open spaces across the London area. They are looking for a full time arboricultural officer to join their team, based at their yard in central London, for 36 hours per week.
As an Arboricultural Officer, you will survey and record all aspects of the tree stock to protect the natural landscape and maintain a safe environment. Carrying out accurate tree inspections, you’ll diagnose and assess the impacts of injury, decay and structural defects. You’ll support the mitigation and management of pests and diseases, particularly Massaria of London Plane and Oak Processionary Moth. You’ll also work with the Wildlife and Conservation Officers to develop and implement park strategies and management plans and to create and maintain critical wildlife habitats.
The successful candidate will have at least a Level 3 in arboriculture, a full clean driving licence, and hold the Arboricultural Association PTI (or be willing to work towards it), and have experience of inspection. risk assessment and management of a wide variety of tree types.
In return they are offering the following:
- Salary of £33,666 - £38,500 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
