Tree and Woodland Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Change Agents Uk Full time
Tree and Woodland Project Officer

Location
:
MK42 9AP, Bedford


Salary
:
£30,750 to £30,750 per pro_rata


Open from
:
Thu 1st, Jun 2023 until Wed 31st, May 2023


Status
:
Open


Client**:
Bedford Borough Council

Full Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain additional experience within the sector of tree management and woodland creation.

The role offers the opportunity to inspect trees, make recommendation issue works to external contractors and liaise and deal with customer enquiries.

As part of the project element part of the role you will engage with a variety of partners and community groups to help deliver our planting projects which will enhance Bedford's Parks and Open Spaces network.


You will build on a variety of core skills including developing and sustaining effective working relationships, communication, negotiation and influencing behaviour change.


In addition to the role and it's benefits you will be enrolled on to the Change Agents UK Sustainability Leadership Skills programme.

You can benefit from networking with peers, 1:1 coaching to focus on your professional development and a series of workshops covering our three key areas of study; personal effectiveness and work skills, concepts and theories and ?engagement, influence and impact.

We need a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of several tree planting projects.

To provide a professional arboriculture service in respect of the management of the Council's tree stock with the aim of fulfilling the Council's statutory duties and conserving and enhancing the stock's asset value.

You will work collectively within the Parks and Open Space Team to help the Council achieve its core objectives through the delivery planting projects.

The role will also assist the team with the wider tree protection and inspection programme.

Key responsibilities:

  • Undertake operational duties around the proactive programme of inspections of the Council tree stock to ensure their Health & Safety and manage any potential impact, in accordance with statutory and corporate asset management obligations.
  • Assist with the operating and updating of the Council's tree inventory and management software system to ensure delivery of associated work programmes and accurate record keeping.
  • Assist with the delivery and management of the Council's tree maintenance, husbandry and planting programmes.
  • Report to the Team Leader where members of public have failed to comply with rules and regulations to ensure that all members of the public feel safe and secure.
  • Provide guidance, advice and monitoring to the Council's arboriculture contractors to ensure that specifications and standards are fully complied with.
  • Provide support to the Team Leader (Open Spaces, Infrastructure and Community Engagement) in gathering information related to public incidents required for any claim hearings.
  • Provide guidance and advice to members of the public around any tree enquiries to ensure that the Council is adhering to the tree management policies and meeting customer service needs.
  • Participate in and contribute to all Health & Safety requirements and operational codes of practice at all times, wearing/ using safety equipment at all times, adhering to training as directed.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrable knowledge of tree species and the identification and assessment of structural weakness, decay, pests and diseases and of the effects of tree root systems on buildings and hard surfaces and the associated recommended remedial action required.
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and manage delivery of individual work programme to agreed standards and schedule.
  • Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of groups and individuals, including members of the public, members, client departments and external organisations.
  • Committed to good customer service, to be able to deal with members of the public who may have queries.
  • Selfmotivated and capable of showing initiative.
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant ICT systems.
  • Full clean current driving license and access to a car.

Desirable Skills:

  • Level 2 (or above) arboriculture qualification.
  • Knowledge and experience in arboricultural industry, including investigating and specifying Health & Safety and amenity tree management work in either a public highway and/or public realm environment.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of best arboricultural practice and legislative requirements related to all aspects of Health & Safety.

About The Company:

Bedford Borough is located within the East of England between Milton Keynes and Cambridge.

It benefits from fast rail links to and from London and is well placed for access from both the M1 and A1.

The local authority is a unitary council and currently has a population of 168,751 with 72,900 households. The Borough itself is largely centred on the town of Bedford, which sits along both

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