Arboricultural Services Officer

Arboricultural Services Officer - London Borough Council

Do you have green thumbs?

Are you qualified with a foundation degree, NVQ, higher national diploma, or degree in forestry, arboriculture, countryside management, forest management, woodland ecology and conservation?

£21.28 p/h PAYE - approx. £26.48 p/h Umbrella (Circa £49,5K per annum)

Based in East London

Full time - 36 hours per week

Job Context

To lead the day to day management and quality assurance of the arboriculture services contract, including administration, performance monitoring, liaison with users and contractors to ensure that services are delivered for Newham residents. To provide technical advice to the Council on matters relating to tree-related insurance claims, conservation areas and tree preservation orders, tree protection and retention on development sites and legal requirements in relation to dangerous trees.

To manage issues concerning trees in Conservation Areas and Tree Preservation orders

About the job

• To manage contracts on behalf of the council, ensuring that services meet statutory requirements and best practice standards as specified within the contract


• To lead and attend meetings relevant to the service, including meetings with colleagues, senior management of contractors and as a service representative at public meetings


• To be responsible for sample monitoring the arboriculture services contract standards to ensure all works are carried out in accordance with best practice, relevant specifications and council policies and procedures


• To undertake appropriate risk assessments with regard to trees and ensuring appropriate action is taken


• To manage all tree related insurance claims, preparing technical reports on such for other relevant departments and implementing pruning programmes for trees involved in insurance claims. Advising the council on tree retention in relation to insurance claims


• No line management responsibility but will be required to supervise the work of appointed contractors and/or volunteers.


• Day to day responsibility for the issuing, inspection and quality assurance of work undertaken by arboricultural contractors on behalf of the council


• Irrespective of weather conditions, will be required to spend a substantial amount of time working outdoors, inspecting trees and monitoring contractor's work.


• Some evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet service requirements

If you are right for the role and you can develop both the Borough Council and your profile, let us know...

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Why work with Adecco:

- 20 days annual leave + 9 days bank holiday
- Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
- Support program with 24/7 helpline
- Eye care vouchers
- Competitive pension scheme

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