Instructor/Technician in Arboriculture

Chichester College Group; 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 policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking an Arboriculture Instructor/Technician on a fixed-term basis until 9 July 2027. You will deliver practical and theoretical forestry and arboriculture sessions, focusing on safety, climbing techniques, chainsaw maintenance, and industry best practices to a diverse student body.

The role requires a Level 3+ Forestry/Arboriculture qualification with NPTC certificates and industry experience. A first aid certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires recognised Forestry/Arboriculture qualification at level 3 or above.
• Experience working in arboriculture/forestry industry preferred.
• Up-to-date NPTC certificates including chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting, felling of small trees, tree climbing and aerial rescue.
• Arboriculture/Forestry first aid certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Arboriculture industry experience

Safety and risk management

Climbing techniques knowledge

Education

Forestry/Arboriculture qualification (level 3+)

Tools

NPTC certificates: chainsaw maintenance

NPTC certificates: cross cutting

NPTC certificates: felling of small trees

NPTC certificates: tree climbing

NPTC certificates: aerial rescue

Job description

Fixed term until 9 July 2027

We 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