Arboriculture Manager

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Primrose Hill; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dudley Council is seeking an experienced Arboriculture Manager to lead our trees team and shape the borough's tree strategy. You will manage a team of tree officers and develop working practices and policies aligned with industry best practice.

Ideally you will hold a Level 6 Arboriculture qualification, with Level 4 considered for applicants with substantial knowledge and experience; Lantra Professional Tree Inspection Certificate and professional body membership are highly desirable.

Formación

• Extensive arboriculture experience at senior level.
• Experience leading a team of tree officers and delivering strategic outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and policy development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead on the production of a new tree strategy for the Borough.
• Manage and develop a team of tree officers and inspectors.
• Develop working practices and policies in line with current industry best practice.

Conocimientos

Arboriculture expertise

Leadership/management

Strategic planning

Educación

Level 6 Arboriculture qualification

Level 4 Arboriculture qualification

Herramientas

Lantra Professional Tree Inspection Certificate

Professional body membership

Descripción del empleo

Dudley Council are seeking an experienced Arboriculture Manager to lead our team and review our strategic approach to trees in the Borough. This is an opportunity to join our team at a crucial time. You will take the lead on the production of a new tree strategy for the Borough as well as managing a team of tree officers and developing working practices and policies in line with current industry best practice.

To achieve this, you will need to be an experienced Arboriculture professional, ideally, we are looking for a level six qualification however Level 4 applicants able to demonstrate significant knowledge and experience are also welcome to apply. Holding a Lantra Professional Tree Inspection Certificate and being a member of a relevant professional body are also highly desirable.

About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents