Assistant Arboricultural Officer - The Royal Parks

Countryside Classroom; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 29 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Royal Parks in London is seeking an Assistant Arboricultural Officer to support the management and protection of tree stock, ensuring safety, health and environmental quality. You will work with experienced arboricultural professionals, carry out tree inspections, assess maintenance needs and assist with community enquiries.

You will help deliver tree planting and biodiversity projects, keep accurate records and contribute to environmental objectives, with the chance to develop technical

Qualifications

• A qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry, Environmental Management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Level 2/4 qualification in tree inspection
• Knowledge of tree species identification, tree biology and Arboricultural principles; understanding of risk management and relevant legislation

Responsabilités

• Assist with tree inspections and maintenance assessments
• Monitor contractor performance and respond to enquiries from residents and stakeholders
• Support delivery of tree planting and biodiversity initiatives, and maintain accurate tree records
• Contribute to environmental and sustainability objectives

Connaissances

Arboriculture qualification

Tree inspection (Level 2/4)

Tree species knowledge

Arboricultural principles

Tree risk management

Communication skills

Record keeping/reporting

IT skills

UK driving licence

Formation

Arboriculture / Forestry / Environmental Management qualification or equivalent

Description du poste

Reference: TRP0057
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £28864 - £33000 per annum

The Role

As an Assistant Arboricultural Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the management and protection of TRP’s tree stock, helping to ensure trees are safe, healthy and contribute positively to the local environment. Working alongside experienced Arboricultural professionals, you will assist with tree inspections, assess maintenance requirements, monitor contractor performance and respond to enquiries from residents and stakeholders. You will also support the delivery of tree planting and biodiversity initiatives, maintain accurate tree records and contribute to TRP's environmental and sustainability objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for arboriculture to develop their technical knowledge and practical experience within a supportive and professional team.

About You

To be considered as an Arboricultural Officer, you will need:

• A qualification in Arboriculture, Forestry, Environmental Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Level 2 / 4 qualification in tree inspection
• Knowledge of tree species identification, tree biology and Arboricultural principles
• Understanding of tree risk management and relevant legislation.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to produce accurate records and reports
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving licence

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Safeguarding notice

The Royal Parks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk from harm, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and follow the organisation’s policies and procedures. The Royal Parks provides an awareness training programme on Safeguarding for all staff, and further in-depth training for those working with children, young people or adults who may be at risk of harm.