Climbing Arborist

Eurobioimaging; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension contributions

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Sustainability focus

Job summary

University of Exeter is looking for a Climbing Arborist to join our dedicated grounds team. This full-time, permanent role starts immediately and involves seasonal tree stock work across the university campuses, with a focus on iconic specimens and future tree establishment.

You will work within a safety-focused culture, helping maintain high arboricultural standards and supporting ongoing development within the grounds department.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Arborist or working in arboriculture to high standards.
• Comfortable with planning future grounds and tree management.
• Commitment to safety culture and best practice in arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal work across the campus tree stock.
• Care for iconic specimens and champion trees on Streatham and St Luke's campuses.
• Assist in planning and establishing young trees for future growth.

Skills

Arborist

Tree climbing

Safety standards

Tools

Tomographic inspection equipment

Rigging kits

Job description

About The Role

Climbing Arborist

This full-time post is available from immediately on a permanent basis. Applications for secondments will be considered, subject to agreement from your current line manager.

The starting salary will be from £ 28,589 to £30,339 on Grade C, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Plus, a monthly arboricultural allowance.

Are youa professional Arboristwho is excited tomake an important move inyourcareerbyjoining theteamhere at the University of Exeter?We area dedicated team who arefortunateto be involved in delivering the full breadth of arboricultureas part of our service to the campuses at Streatham and St Luke's.

We work to the highest arboricultural standards in an established landscape withbothmodernandhistorically significant planting,and we are driven byworking towards a broad range of goals thatare mentally and physicallyrewardingin ahealthy way.

It’san estate quite unlike any other,with a staff and studentpopulation of over 23,000 people andhundreds ofprivate,publicand ticketed eventsthat manifest in an energy you can really feeloverthe course of a normal day here.

With agenuinelyproud safetyculture,wetake time andmake timefor your development and best practiceout in the gardens.Wekeep all common and specialist machinery, tomographic inspection equipment is used for decay detection, heavy duty rigging kits, tractors, telehandlers, log trailers battery-powered andremote-controlledmachinery, where possible.

Your role, should youjoinus, willfocus onall expectedseasonal workacrossthe tree stock, and the many iconic specimens and champion species across the campus and establishing young trees for the future.

The right person for the role will havea passion for theindustryas a wholeand feel comfortable in having their views andideas heard amongst the team as welayout the future planning of the groundswithinitsplanted landscape, dating back to the mid-1800s.A successful candidate will have a desire for highstandards ofpresentationand be able to demonstrate this as part of the application and interview process.We area proud custodians toour150 hectaresof gardens and grounds, having just gained botanic garden status we are looking for somebody to join are small motivated and busy team to help us deliver the highest standards of arboriculture.

This position may be subject to additional screening.

Further information

Please contact Alex Adams [e-mail]

About The Division

Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services

This post sits within Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services (FICS), the professional services division which encompasses departments in Finance, Estate Services (Built Environment/Capital Development/Estate Maintenance), Sustainability and Commercial Services (Accommodation/Catering & Retail/Grounds/Security/Events/Facilities Management).

FICS is responsible for driving commercial revenue and providing customer facing and behind the scenes services that ensure the University of Exeter functions at the highest levels through the provision of a safe, healthy and fully functioning campus. FICS supports the enhancing of the student and staff experience and allows the University to focus on high quality learning and research to deliver impactful and meaningful outcomes that makes a difference to the world.

About Us

Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024.