apprentice tree officer

The post will be based out of Devon County Hall in Exeter but will involve travel throughout the beautiful and diverse county of Devon, therefore the postholder will require a full UK driving licence.

You will play a key role, working with a wide range of partners to:

• Provide competent arboriculture support to the council.


• Contribute to the development of processes ensuring that the council's statutory duties relating to trees remain up-to-date and that best practice is adhered to.


• Provide specialist advice to the public and internal departments, possibly attending meetings and assisting with the presentation of reports.


• Be aware of and keep up to date on new developments in arboriculture and promote good practice.
  
  We are looking for an energetic "can do" individual with relevant arboriculture experience and skills to work alongside the council's Corporate Tree Officer. In order to be considered for this role you will require a minimum level 3 arboriculture qualification and have passed both Maths and English at level 2., The workload is a diverse one with a very wide range of issues and you will need the ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities daily. If you have a passion for tree management and are up to the challenge, we would welcome your application.
  
  DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.


• Happy to Talk Flexible Working- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.


• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
  
  In addition to on-the-job training gained by working alongside experienced members of staff you will be required to complete Level 4 Arboriculture training with a provisional start date of September 2024 and will also be provided training in order to achieve the Level 3 tree safety inspection qualification.


It is anticipated that this post may be desirable for someone wishing to progress from full time education into work and as such we are prepared to consider a start date that enables the completion of these full-time studies.

Your will normally work 37 hours a week Monday - Friday however the successful applicant will need to be flexible and may be required to occasionally work outside normal working hours, for which you will receive time off in lieu. In addition to a competitive salary Devon County Council employees receive a generous holiday allowance and have access to a number of other staff benefits. The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.