Terms: Permanent, Part time, 3 days per week
Salary: £27,108 per annum FTE (£16,265.13 per annum for 3 days per week)
Location: Bewick House, Norwich NR1 1RY + Home Working and Field Work
About Norfolk Wildlife Services
Norfolk Wildlife Services (NWS) is the ecological and arboricultural consultancy of Norfolk Wildlife Trust. We provide expert advice and practical services to clients and partners, supporting the creation of a wilder Norfolk. Our work directly contributes to the Trust’s vision of a county where nature is thriving and valued by all, with all profits reinvested into nature recovery.
About the Role
As an Assistant Arboriculturist you will support contracts in and around East Anglia, carrying out field-based tree surveys, collecting data and producing clear reports. You’ll also support Tree Preservation Order (TPO) applications and provide arboricultural input that helps clients navigate the planning system.
About You
You’re personable, organized and comfortable working with clients, with a strong interest in developing your arboriculture career.
Requirements
* 2 years+ experience within a commercial arboricultural operation or similar
* Level 3 equivalent qualification in Arboriculture or higher, or related subject / experience
* Working toward a higher-level arboricultural diploma (or equivalent).
* Strong BS5837:2012 survey experience and confident data collection in the field.
* Lantra Professional Tree Inspection or equivalent qualification.
* Good tree species identification skills, including veteran tree awareness.
* Working knowledge of trees in the planning system and how arboricultural advice is used.
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business-use insurance
Knowledge and experience of tree risk assessments, tree planting and aftercare, and tree biology/physiology/morphology is beneficial. You’ll be able to work unsupervised, manage your workload, and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timescales.
There is some scope to work alongside the Ecology team on field tasks where required.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay, generous pension contributions, comprehensive sick pay and life insurance, alongside strong support for ongoing professional development. Our work is hybrid with a mix of office, home‑working and field work, and are also happy to discuss flexible working.
Closing: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026.
We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.
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