Arboriculture Officer Wanted - London

Arboricultural Officer Jobs

Our client is a prestigious and well-known charitable organisation associated with the Crown Estate, 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.

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Preferred Skills

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.

Benefits Offered

In return they are offering the following:

• Salary of up to £45,000 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

About the Company

CTC Recruitment

We are the UK's specialist arboriculture agency, with over 6,000 candidates and 5,000 clients on our books. With a unique network for arb professionals built up over 20 years in the industry, we will be able to match you to your next role or, if you are hiring, to find you the workers you need for any arb-related vacancies you may have.

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