jobs Arborist / Climber wanted

[University of Exeter]

This full time post is available on a permanent basis.

 

Summary of the role/position

This exciting position is involved in all aspects of looking after the tree stock across the Exeter campuses, which have a huge variety of trees in diverse environments including ornamental specimens and woodland settings.

 

This climbing position is a key member of the Arboricultural Team working to the highest industry standards, best practice and safety management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to have a direct influence on the safety and presentation of the campus, working with veteran and champion trees as well as planting trees for the future. You will work with the Arboricultural Manager to come up with innovative solutions and tree management practices for the many different environments that vary from a busy campus to woodland settings.

 

You must have a passion for trees and take a sympathetic approach to their management. You will be supported in developing your skills and knowledge and be able to develop a relationship with the circa 10,000 trees on campus, working on them for the long term benefit.

 

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

 

 

 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

 

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

 

Further information

Please contact Alex Adams 07827 957330,  [email protected]S54373 JD.pdf

 

To apply please click on the link below

 

Job profile (exeter.ac.uk)