Job description
Directorate: Place
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: 15 Stores Road, Derby, DE21 4BD
About the Role: Join Derby City Council's Arboricultural Department as a Tree Inspector! We are seeking passionate and skilled arborists to help manage the Council’s tree stock safely and in line with our tree management policy. This role is crucial for delivering excellent tree management services to Derby City residents. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct tree inspections and manage GIS tree inventory systems. • Communicate effectively with team members and the public. • Set and prioritize realistic goals within a busy professional team. • Ensure customer care, quality standards, and equal opportunity principles are upheld. Essential Qualifications and Skills: • Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture • Experience in tree inspecting and GIS tree inventory systems • Full current driving licence • Strong oral and written communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Ability to perform inspections on foot in all weather conditions • Commitment to customer care, quality standards, and equal opportunity Who We Are Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us. What We Offer You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive: • Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role) • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations • 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract) • Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract) • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts • Tusker Car Benefit Scheme • Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training • Employee Assistance Programmes & Support • Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network • Support for colleagues who are carers For any queries,