Arboriculture Officer (PO2)

Enfield Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governing authority in London is seeking an Arboriculture Officer to manage and inspect the Council's tree stock. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in urban tree management and the ability to conduct tree inspections and diagnose defects. Responsibilities include providing specialist advice, engaging with various stakeholders, and managing contracts. Excellent communication skills and a strong attitude toward teamwork are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in urban tree management is essential.
• Ability to conduct thorough tree inspections and surveys.
• Strong skills in diagnosing tree defects and diseases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and inspection of the Council's tree stock.
• Provide specialist arboricultural advice.
• Issue works to contractors and engage in financial management.

Skills

Strong experience in urban tree management

Conducting tree inspections and surveys

Diagnosis of tree defects/diseases

Knowledge of tree legislation

Experience with tree decay detection equipment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

Financial and contract management

Administrative skills

Job description

Arboriculture Officer (PO2)

Enfield Council

London, EN1 3ES

£30,134 per year - estimated ?

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We are seeking an arboricultural professional to join our thriving tree service team. You are an experienced individual with a strong background in urban tree management, particularly in conducting tree inspections, surveys, and diagnosing tree defects and diseases. You possess a good working knowledge of tree legislation and experience with tree decay detection equipment. You also have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage various stakeholders, including Council officers, Councillors, Developers, Community groups, and the public. A positive attitude with personal drive and initiative to learn and improve is essential.

You will be part of a team of arboriculture officers leading the management and inspection of the Council's tree stock. Your responsibilities will include risk management, providing specialist arboricultural advice, and issuing works to contractors and the in-house tree service. Additionally, you will engage in various tasks not directly related to arboriculture, such as financial management, general administration, member's enquiries, and contract management. Opportunities are also available for an Assistant role, assisting the Arborist with less accountability and responsibility.

• Strong experience in urban tree management
• Conducting tree inspections and surveys
• Diagnosis of tree defects/diseases
• Specifying remedial works
• Knowledge of tree legislation
• Experience with tree decay detection equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Financial and contract management
• Administrative skills