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The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity and manages over 5,000 acres of parkland across eight Royal Parks in London. We are looking for a Treescape Curator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, 36 hours per week.
The Organisation
TRP manages Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent\'s Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, and Bushy Park, along with other important public spaces. These spaces attract tens of millions of visits each year.
The Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* 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
This is a rewarding opportunity for a knowledgeable and experienced arboriculture professional to join our expert horticultural team at Londons most iconic parks. You ll have the chance to influence Londons green heritage and contribute to lasting change while supporting environmental efforts and cleaner air. You will work on unique planting projects with a network of leading industry experts to innovate across a varied range of activities and projects.
The Role
As a Treescape Curator, you will help conserve and enhance the Royal Parks through resilient, biodiverse and aesthetically curated tree landscapes. You will focus on opportunities for new planting, strategic pruning and thinning, and long-term tree management, including selecting suitable species and cultivars for future generations. This role differs from existing tree officer roles in that it does not focus on risk or health and safety.
You will 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:
* Build strong relationships across internal teams and external experts
* Lead collaboration on major planting projects
* Contribute to park management plans aligned with the overall tree strategy
* Manage work to enhance views, vistas, and landscape improvements
* Oversee sourcing of new plant material and the management of the new tree nursery
* Provide leadership and ongoing support for the setup of a new tree growing facility planned to be located in Bushy Park
About You
To be considered as a Treescape Curator, you will need:
* Experience at management level in curated landscape settings with emphasis on aesthetic tree integration
* Experience working in public-facing spaces with sensitivity around tree removal, pruning, and relocation
* Experience leading change and delivering 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 stay updated on resilient species, pests and diseases
* 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.
We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. The Accessibility Tools feature can be used to complete the application, and we welcome applicants who may need extra support.
The Royal Parks is an equal opportunities employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please visit our website to learn more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion approach.
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