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Senior Arboriculture Officer

Employer:London Borough of Tower Hamlets 

Reference:ENV/1527 

Salary:£31,350 - £33,777 

Hours:Permanent Full Time 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Communities, Localities & Culture Parks Anchorage House 

Closing date:12/09/2008 23:59 PM 

This post offers an interesting and challenging opportunity for an experienced arboriculturist. As the lead tree specialist for the Borough the Senior Arboriculture Officer will take a strategic role in formulating tree policy in Tower Hamlets, as well as managing and developing a diverse tree stock across the borough.
The Council is committed to improving the quality of its green assets including trees, and the Senior Arboriculture Officer will have a key role in supporting this program. If you are interested in taking up this challenge you will need to demonstrate:
• A thorough understanding of trees and their management in the public realm, including sound knowledge of related legislation, codes of practice and risk management.
• At least three years senior level experience of managing innovative tree services
• Sound organisational skills with knowledge and experience of the use of service relevant information technology
• A successful track record of developing creative and sustainable tree planting and related educational opportunities including securing external funding
• Experience in managing budgets
• A proactive approach in terms of promoting community and third sector involvement
• The ability to be a strong advocate for trees and the positive role they play in environmental management and quality

Equal Opportunities

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

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