Junior Arboricultural Consultant

[ScottF]

We currently seeking a junior arboricultural consultant to be based in our new office near Llanberis in North Wales.

 

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Cheers

[ScottF]

Thanks to the applicants who have been in touch so far. In response to one query in particular, my approach to qualifications is flexible; I've interviewed graduates with degrees with very little tree knowledge, and conversely I've worked with jobbing arborists who've known the "theoretical" aspects backwards and forwards, so a lack of high-level qualifications shouldn't be a barrier to applying.

 

We're fortunate enough to have a range of training grants available at the moment in North Wales which we'd use to help the applicant to get additional qualifications on the job, if needed.

 

One thing I can't really teach is literacy and numeracy, so the applicant should be able to write a legible and concise report with a bit of training. As above, this requirement shouldn't discourage those from a more practical background- that's my background.

 

In addition to the full-time post, we also have opportunities for freelance surveyors. We've been rushed off our feet for about a year now and that only seems to be increasing, so if anyone is looking for more flexible surveying work, send along a CV and examples of work. Obviously, I'd expect freelancers to already have a certain level of experience in surveying and be more self-reliant. We would be able to offer a desk for freelancers to work from at our new offices when writing up or being audited. Be aware that any freelancers would be subject to the same practical assessment here on site as any full-time applicants would.

 

Cheers

[ScottF]

Thanks to the applicants who have been in touch so far. In response to one query in particular, my approach to qualifications is flexible; I've interviewed graduates with degrees with very little tree knowledge, and conversely I've worked with jobbing arborists who've known the "theoretical" aspects backwards and forwards, so a lack of high-level qualifications shouldn't be a barrier to applying.

 

We're fortunate enough to have a range of training grants available at the moment in North Wales which we'd use to help the applicant to get additional qualifications on the job, if needed.

 

One thing I can't really teach is literacy and numeracy, so the applicant should be able to write a legible and concise report with a bit of training. As above, this requirement shouldn't discourage those from a more practical background- that's my background.

 

In addition to the full-time post, we also have opportunities for freelance surveyors. We've been rushed off our feet for about a year now and that only seems to be increasing, so if anyone is looking for more flexible surveying work, send along a CV and examples of work. Obviously, I'd expect freelancers to already have a certain level of experience in surveying and be more self-reliant. We would be able to offer a desk for freelancers to work from at our new offices when writing up or being audited. Be aware that any freelancers would be subject to the same practical assessment here on site as any full-time applicants would.

 

Cheers

[PhilBeech]

I have worked with Scott on and off for a number of years and can confirm this is a fantastic opportunity for somebody!

[ScottF]

Cheers, Phil.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

your in box is full.

[ScottF]

Not any more

[ScottF]

Due to a pretty substantial rush of work, we're now looking to take on 2x surveyors as previously described. I'd also be happy to hear from any highly experienced surveyors who would be interested in doing some urgent subcontract work.

 

The work is in North Wales and Manchester.