Tree Technician - Fixed Term Post for up to 18 Months
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£29,064 - £31,022 per annum (Pay Award Pending)Closes: 17 May
In recognition of the increasingly important role trees play in the city, Newcastle City Council Strategic Tree Team is seeking to appoint a Tree Technician as part of a wider team of Arboricultural staff and services.
This is an exciting role within the organisation which brings together several aspects of arboriculture and data management and is an opportunity to be part of the growth and development of our growing Urban Forest at a time of rapidly evolving priorities, resources and demands.
The role requires an individual with arboricultural knowledge and experience as well as experience using GIS systems and maintaining data. The role will be front facing and the appointed individual should have excellent interpersonal skills and temperament as well as an ability to work to deadlines.
Answering to the Tree Team Lead, the role will include communication with the public, assisting in the updating of database records and providing arboricultural advice and site visits/inspections.
The successful candidate will also work alongside our Ecology and Landscape Design teams and the North East Community Forest Team to seek and develop opportunities to further develop the city’s tree stock.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Simon McGinnety, Tree Team Leader on 07922 487328
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
This is an exciting role within the organisation which brings together several aspects of arboriculture and data management and is an opportunity to be part of the growth and development of our growing Urban Forest at a time of rapidly evolving priorities, resources and demands.
The role requires an individual with arboricultural knowledge and experience as well as experience using GIS systems and maintaining data. The role will be front facing and the appointed individual should have excellent interpersonal skills and temperament as well as an ability to work to deadlines.
Answering to the Tree Team Lead, the role will include communication with the public, assisting in the updating of database records and providing arboricultural advice and site visits/inspections.
The successful candidate will also work alongside our Ecology and Landscape Design teams and the North East Community Forest Team to seek and develop opportunities to further develop the city’s tree stock.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Simon McGinnety, Tree Team Leader on 07922 487328
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.