London Tree Officer's Association

Islington is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Tree Officer to join its team based in the Public Realm
division. Islington is a dynamic and exciting council in which to work. The Tree Service is responsible for the
management of council owned trees and its mission statement is: To protect, care and enhance Islington’s
urban forest – now, and for the long term benefit of the community.

You will be required to undertake tree inspections, surveys and monitor completed tree surgery. You should
have a recognised arboricultural qualification and be fully conversant with current arboricultural practices
and legislation.

You should be an excellent communicator and will be required to work closely with councillors as well
as deal with enquiries from the public. You will also be expected to organise events to promote the value
of trees in an urban environment.

You will need to work as part of a team and support a 24 hour emergency call out system.

For further information, contact Jake Tibbetts on 020 7527 4572.

To apply, please visit www.islington.gov.uk/working quoting reference CS/0820/JM.

Closing date: Tuesday 26 August 2008.

Interview date: Wednesday 3 September 2008.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to work within our established Green Spaces Team, providing Arboricultural services for Merton Council’s trees and woodlands in parks and schools and providing Arboricultural advice and expertise to all other departments and stakeholders and helping to ensure that the Council fulfils its duty of care.

Reporting to the Arboricultural Manager, you will order and prioritize works, deal with tree enquiries, undertake tree inspections and surveys and monitor the work of contractors.

You will have knowledge and experience of Arboriculture, hold a nationally recognized qualification in the industry and be abreast of developments in current good practice and health and safety issues. As well as an ability to handle a range of technical matters you will need computer skills and knowledge of a modern tree management database.

A full driving license is essential.

A CRB check will be required for this post.

Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2008.

We encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion and faith and sexual orientation. We are particularly keen to receive applications from the Asian community, which is currently under-represented at all, levels within the Authority. In the search for a rewarding career and an affordable and pleasant place to live, people increasingly come to Merton. Whatever you may be looking for, from a supportive, dedicated management team to a real commitment to your development and training opportunities, we’re confident we’ll have something to suit you.

The benefits of working for Merton include membership of the local government pension scheme, 26 days’ annual leave rising to 31. Further information about these jobs can be found on our website at www.merton.gov.uk/jobs where you can apply online. Recruitment packs are also available in large print or braille.