Hyde Park, London (with travel to all Royal Parks)
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London.
We are now looking for an Arboricultural Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
* Salary of £33,666 - £38,500 per annum
* 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
* Pension scheme
The Role
As an Arboricultural Officer, you will survey and record all aspects of the tree stock to protect the natural landscape and maintain a safe environment for our visitors.
Carrying out accurate tree inspections, you’ll diagnose and assess the impacts of injury, decay and structural defects. You’ll support the mitigation and management of pests and diseases, particularly Massaria of London Plane and Oak Processionary Moth.
You’ll also work with the Wildlife and Conservation Officers to develop and implement park strategies and management plans and to create and maintain critical wildlife habitats.
About You
To be considered as an Arboricultural Officer, you will need:
* Experience in the inspection, risk assessment and management of a wide range of trees
* Experience surveying and managing Massaria (Splanchnonema platani)
* Experience in the application of British Standards relating to trees
* An understanding of nature conservation issues, SSSI status and protected species legislation relating to Arboriculture and trees
* Excellent identification ability of a wide range of amenity trees
* Excellent knowledge in the identification and prognosis of a wide range of pests and diseases, and fungal fruit bodies
* To hold, or be willing to work towards, an Arboricultural Association Professional Tree Inspection Certificate
* A NVQ Level Three (NQF Level IV) qualification in Arboriculture (or equivalent)
* A full, valid driving licence
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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer.
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