Our client is passionate about protecting Norfolk's wildlife and the wild places they call home. Join them in making a real difference.
Job title: Assistant Arboriculturist
Reports to: Senior Arboriculturist
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 3 days per week
Salary: £27,108 per annum FTE (£16,265.13 per annum for 3 days per week)
Location: Norwich NR1 + Home Working and Field Work
About The Employer
The employer is the ecological and arboricultural consultancy of a Norfolk based charity. They provide expert advice and practical services to clients and partners, supporting the creation of a wilder Norfolk. Their work directly contributes to the charity'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.
You will ideally have:
* 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.
Additional information:
This is a part-time (3 days per week), with scope to work alongside the Ecology team on field tasks where required.
The employer offers competitive pay, generous pension contributions, comprehensive sick pay and life insurance, alongside strong support for ongoing professional development. Their work is hybrid with a mix of office, home-working and field work, and are also happy to discuss flexible working.
Initial closing date for applications is: 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the vacancy may be extended until filled and interviews will be arranged as appropriate applications are received.
Please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Interested?
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This employer values respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. They want their people to be as diverse as nature itself and so they particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within the sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve their culture and practices. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. You will be able to let them know if you require any adjustment processes to make the recruitment process more accessible.
No agencies please.