Senior Arboricultural Officer

Senior Arboricultural Officer
£29,696- £36,573 + £4,000
37 Hybrid working

About the role

The Senior Arboricultural Officer shall

• Manage the delivery of projects, such as the surveying of the Council’s entire tree stock during 2025
• Manage the maintenance of the Council’s tree stock in a safe, affordable and efficient way
• Write reports, and formulate policies and strategies
• Lead on Tenders
• Manage contractors
• Manage Health & Safety for service area
• Manage tree planting
• Manage funding applications
• Manage the tree database
• Supervise one Arboricultural Officer

About you

• We are looking for someone who is certified to level 4 in arboriculture, with a Lantra tree Inspection qualification and preferably a degree in Forestry management
• With good working knowledge on legislation and best practices on tree management
• Has an established network of contacts within the sector
• Has previous experience in funding applications and tree planting
• And can manage tenders, projects, and contractors

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Our purpose is to ensure all our parks and greenspaces are managed in a safe and sustainable way that promotes their fauna and flora, whilst providing first class recreational facilities to residents and businesses.

Our goal is simple; to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy their greenspaces and woodlands.

Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service

How to apply

For more information on the role and to apply please visit: Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Justin Sander, Parks & Green Spaces Manager, on 07350 409823 or justin.sander@runnymede.gov.uk

Closing Date:             21.02.2025

Interview Date(s):      27/28.02.2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.