• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
• A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

How To Apply

Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the roles please contact Andrew McPhaden, Senior Arboricultural Officer, on 0113 535 2087 or email andrew.mcphaden@leeds.gov.uk or Jane Crowther, Forestry Manager, on 0113 378 8186 or email jane.crowther@leeds.gov.uk.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To assist in the delivery of arboricultural services across Leeds City Council (LCC). Providing support in managing LCC trees for a range of stakeholders to meet the council’s duty of care and comply with efficient and safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of tree surveys, record data, monitor, specify works and provide cost estimates and quotes including bills of quantity and reports as required.
• Investigate and assess a range of enquiries and complaints and recommend appropriate outcomes.
• Produce plans and tree reports for external clients.
• Support relevant managers in managing and improving services including producing and implementing management plans, strategies, and improving information and management systems.
• Assist in the promotion of a greater understanding of arboriculture and the benefits of sustainable tree care, including training others.
• Liaise and develop good client relationships with internal and external clients.
• Assist with the development of tree management delivery plan.
• Produce, where applicable (and in collaboration with colleagues) zonal target plans for identified sites across LCC.
• Take a role in Ash Dieback surveying and monitoring across Leeds and assist with the production of the Ash Dieback plan. Identifying Ash trees which might be appropriate for different management techniques.
• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders, internal and external, to facilitate an understanding of sustainable tree management.
• Deliver training on arboricultural matters.
• Actively participate in the ‘out of hours’ emergency call out service throughout the year.
• Occasional weekend work with voluntary groups.
• Undertake effective consultation mechanisms to develop the work of the service.
• Compile and provide performance information that is accurate and timely as required.
• Fulfil duties in line with the Parks and The Green Space Strategy and related strategies and service objectives and in support of the aims of the Leeds Strategic Plan and Council Business Plan.
• Ensure the procurement of goods and services is in accordance with financial regulations, corporate policy and legal requirements.
• Financial instructions; procurement and commissioning.
• Work in accordance with Leeds core values.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
• Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
• Be aware of and comply with LCC policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of LCC.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• The council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
• Contribute towards delivery of the tree management plan
• Assist with the development of the Ash Dieback Action Plan and Leeds tree strategy, produce guidance notes, public information and assist with development of related procedures and policies
• Produce and audit reports including those for insurance in accordance with approved procedures.
• Contribute and respond to general enquiries including data analysis queries for example; FOI’s and EFOI’s regarding trees and their management across Leeds.
• Production of specifications for providing technical services.
• Production of works orders, plans and associated tenders, monitoring and management of associated works contracts.
• Represent the Forestry team and Climate, Energy and Green spaces service at all appropriate internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

Level 4/5 qualification in arboriculture or willing to work towards these is essential. Appropriate qualification in Arboriculture/Forestry/Woodland Management, Environmental Science, and/or Plant/Earth Science related subject, including but not limited to; Geography, Horticulture or equivalent experience is essential. Membership of a relevant professional body/possession of relevant professional qualification, NPTC Units CS30/31,32, 33,34, NPTC Units CS 35/36/38, Qualifications in Urban Forestry or Pure