Arboricultural Services Officer

Arboricultural Services Officer - London Borough Council Do you have green thumbs? Experience in managing issues concerning trees in Conservation Areas and Tree Preservation orders? / Regulations regarding trees and requirements in relation to dangerous trees? £18.58 p/h PAYE - approx. £21.50 p/h Umbrella (Circa £40K 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 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 Please APPLY NOW Why work with Adecco: - 20 days annual leave 8 days bank holiday - Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend - Support program with 24/7 helpline - Eye care vouchers - Competitive pension scheme Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Location: Newham, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025