We are now looking for a Treescape Curator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. You'll have the chance to influence London's green heritage and contribute to visible, long-lasting change whilst supporting environmental efforts and cleaner air. With access to unique planting projects and a network of leading industry experts, you'll enjoy the rare chance to innovate and take on a varied array of activities and projects. So, if you want to make a lasting impact on the landscapes of London's Royal Parks, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Treescape Curator, you will help conserve and enhance all of the Royal Parks through resilient, biodiverse, and beautifully curated tree landscapes. Specifically, you will focus on opportunities for new planting, strategic pruning and thinning, and long-term tree management, playing a key role in the selection and introduction of suitable species and cultivars for future generations. This role differs from existing tree officer roles at The Royal Parks in that it does not focus on risk or health and safety. You'll manage tree planting programmes with an emphasis on curated and climate resilient selections, help manage design-led planting schemes, identify areas for aesthetic and formative pruning, and guide teams on high planting standards.
Additionally, you will:
1. Build strong relationships across internal teams and external experts
2. Lead collaboration on major planting projects
3. Contribute to park management plans aligned with the overall tree strategy
4. Manage work to enhance views, vistas, and support landscape improvements
5. Oversee sourcing of new plant material and the management of the new tree nursery
6. Provide leadership and ongoing support for the setup of a new tree growing facility, planned to be located in Bushy Park
This is a rewarding opportunity for a knowledgeable and experienced arboriculture professional to join our expert horticultural team at the heart of London's most iconic parks.
To be considered as a Treescape Curator, you will need:
* Experience working at management level in curated landscape settings with an emphasis on the aesthetic integration of trees
* Demonstrable experience working in public-facing spaces, with sensitivity around tree removal, pruning, and relocation
* Experience leading change and achieving outcomes across multi-site teams or functions
* Broad knowledge of native and non-native tree species and cultivars
* A strong understanding of best practice tree care balanced with landscape and visitor experience needs
* Engagement with the wider arboricultural and horticultural industry to keep pace with resilient species understanding and pest/disease insights
* A Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent
Other organisations may call this role Arboriculturist, Tree and Landscape Manager, Arboriculture Curator, Tree Strategy Lead, Tree Management Specialist, or Urban Tree Landscape Planner.
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, habitats, and historic sites across eight Royal Parks in London, including Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Richmond Park.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please visit our website for our approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
* Salary of £33,666 - £38,500, depending on experience
* 26 days' annual leave, plus public holidays
* Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
* Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
* Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
* Learning and development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Offices in a beautiful location
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