Instructor/Technician in Arboriculture

Brinsbury College; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Brinsbury College in Pulborough is seeking an Arboriculture Instructor/Technician to support practical and theory teaching in forestry and arboriculture. A level 3+ qualification and NPTC certificates are required, with a first aid certificate preferred.

The role covers safety, climbing techniques, and equipment maintenance for a diverse student cohort. You will prepare equipment, supervise safety, and manage records and college resources to the highest safety standards, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified forestry/arboriculture at level 3 or above.
• NPTC certificates including chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, felling small trees, tree climbing.
• First aid certificate in arboriculture (preferred).
• Knowledge of industry legislation and codes of practice.
• Experience delivering practical and theory sessions in arboriculture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical equipment and safe working areas for forestry/arboriculture courses.
• Support lead lecturer in training, teaching and delivery with safety and risk assessment.
• Maintain service records of equipment and inspection visits.
• Maintain arboriculture resources to high safety standards.

Skills

Arboriculture industry experience

Safety and risk management knowledge

Industry legislation knowledge

Education

Forestry/Arboriculture qualification level 3+

NPTC certificates (chainsaw, climbing, etc.)

Arboriculture/Forestry first aid certificate (preferred)

Tools

Chainsaw maintenance

Tree climbing and aerial rescue

Job description

Fixed term until 9 July 2027We are recruiting for an Arboriculture Instructor/Technician with a Forestry and/or Arboriculture background who is passionate about supporting effective teaching, learning and assessment.

You will hold a recognised Forestry or Arboriculture qualification at level 3 or above and preferably have experience working in the arboriculture industry. You will have competency NPTC certificates, including chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, felling of small trees, tree climbing and aerial rescue. An Arboriculture/Forestry first aid certificate would also be preferred. As part of the duties, you will need to support the practical delivery of both theory and practical sessions, covering climbing techniques and chainsaw maintenance and operations to a diverse group of students. You will need to have a sound knowledge of relevant industry legislation and codes of practice and have proven industry experience.

As our Forestry and Arboriculture Instructor/Technician you will:

• Prepare practical equipment and safe working areas for the delivery of our forestry and arboriculture courses.
• Support the lead lecturer in the training, teaching and delivery ensuring that all safety measures are adhered to and risk assessed accordingly.
• Maintain service records of equipment and manage inspection visits and recommendations/actions.
• Maintain and manage college arboriculture resources to the highest safety standards.

What we can offer you in this role:

• An exceptional place to work across our 540 acres estate and woodland areas
• Professional development opportunities and pathways into teaching
• Being part of a professional team with exceptional high standards and success

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience working within the arboriculture or forestry industry
• Up to date NPTC certificates in climbing and chainsaw competence
• High expectations of safe working conditions and risk management knowledge and skills

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Closing date: 19/10/2026

Interview date: 4/11/2026

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