Arborist/senior Arborist

Job Introduction
Do you value the city's tree stock and would you like to help protect it for our future generations?

Have you the necessary aptitude, training, experience and skills to undertake arboricultural operations at height using contemporary industry techniques?

Do you have a suitable understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Industry Good Practice guidance relating to the arboriculture industry?

Would you enjoy working outdoors with a small but dedicated team of Arborists?

If so, then this could be the job for you. Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking to recruit a number professionally qualified and experienced individuals for its in-house Arboriculture Team.

**The roles will require a wide range of arboricultural experience. Prospective post holders will require a strong focus on workplace Health and Safety - including that of co-workers, the general public and property/infrastructure.**:
Duties of the role will include:

- To undertake arboricultural operations in a safe, professional and productive manner
- To work as part a team of qualified Arborists
- To work to a tree pruning rota and other priority works instructions and to make day-to-day decisions as to how work is completed within set time frames.
- To communicate effectively and appropriately with the public

We are seeking to employ experienced and appropriately qualified professionals who can demonstrate the following qualities:

- Certificates in a wide range of arboricultural operation essential to fulfil the role, as a minimum CS 30/201, 31/202, 38/203, 39/204, (40/302 & 41/303 for Senior Arborist positions).
- Proven record of experience in all aspects of modern Arboricultural works and undertaking quality works to British Standards 3998, 2010
- A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation relating to tree works, welfare and equipment
- Practical experience in pest and disease control, including Elm Disease
- Practical experience of assessing dangerous trees and situations
- Effective communication skills when dealing with co-workers and all sectors of the community.

For an informal discussion, please contact Peter Small - Arboriculture Manager on 01273 294395.

Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)

Company Information
**Encouraging a diverse workforce**

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Package Description
**The city of Brighton & Hove is home to the National Elm Collection. In addition, the city has a vast and diverse treescape comprising of parkland trees, woodland trees and over 16,000 street trees. The council’s Arboriculture Service is responsible for maintaining all these assets to a highly professional and safe standard.**: