Ian Haynes

Job Title - Skilled Arborist (Job no: 03809) Service Area - Leisure, Parks and Communities Salary - £22892 - with possible progression to£25,390 per annum (pro rata for part time) Grade - 5 Contract - Fixed Term for 3 years Hours - 37 hours per week (annualised hours) Location - Oxford We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Arborist to join our busy team of 8 people delivering a crucial service. You will beundertaking arboricultural duties within Oxford City Council owned and managed property plus work for our clients including tree climbing, aerial rescue, dismantling, pruning, stump treatments and equipment maintenance. Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. Benefits include: •A final year salary pension scheme [available to all employees who work for Oxford City Council for three months or more] •up to 32 days annual leave [after 5 years’ service] •Flex time [where appropriate] •A childcare voucher scheme. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Ian Haynes, Parks Operational Manager on 01865 252082 or email [email protected] Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2014 LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2014 Disabled Applicants who meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification will be invited to interview. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community we serve so we welcome applicants from all communities. We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified black and minority ethnic candidates because people from these backgrounds are currently under represented in our workforce. Oxford City Council is not currently licensed as a sponsor and cannot employ migrant workers outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland under the Point Based System rules, issued by the UK Border Agency. For full details of the above post, and how to apply online, please visit Oxford City Council - Home If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848 PLEASE NOTE CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 000442SkilledArboristJun2014.pdf

Community Services Directorate - Service Area: Leisure, Parks and Communities Post title: Tree Team Supervisor (Job no: 000365) Grade: 6 - £27,070 - with possible progression to £29,501 per annum Contract: Permanent- 37 hours per week (annualised hours) Oxford City Council has a vacancy for a Tree Team Supervisor in our Leisure, Parks & Communities Service Area. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our journey from Good to Great. We maintain over 1,000 hectares of parks, green spaces, cemeteries, sports areas and 87 play areas and have 5 green flag awards for our parks. Main Duties & Responsibilities The candidate’s key responsibilities will be the daily supervision, monitoring and motivation of the Arb Team. The other key duty will be to support and contribute to the technical knowledge of the Parks Team. You will have significant experience of working within the tree industry and of leading teams on tree works, holding the requisite NPTC Certificates and a clean driving licence, preferably a full pre 1997 or subsequent trailer test award licence. Requiring genuine commitment, this position offers an exciting challenge and a chance for a highly motivated team player to advance their career within a stable working environment in a successful and growing company. Oxford is known throughout the world for its long history of academic excellence, its architectural and cultural heritage, as well as its innovative, contemporary achievements in scholarship, literature, manufacturing, publishing, medicine and science. Oxford City Council employs over 1,200 people who are helping achieve the Council’s goal of building a world class city for everyone. Our people support the City’s communities with services to promote Oxford’s reputation and maintain its growth as a world class city. Oxford City Council provides a friendly yet hardworking environment for employees to develop and good career opportunities for individuals to grow. Benefits include: • Local Government pension scheme • Up to 32 days annual leave (after 5 years’ service) • Flex time (where appropriate) • A childcare voucher scheme • Subsidised leisure membership • Employer benefits scheme For an informal discussion about the post please contact Ian Haynes, on 01865 252082 or email [email protected] Closing Date: 21st April 2014 LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Interview Date: 6th May 2014 Disabled Applicants who meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification will be invited to interview. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community we serve so we welcome applicants from all communities. We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified black and minority ethnic candidates because people from these backgrounds are currently under represented in our workforce. Oxford City Council is not currently licensed as a sponsor and cannot employ migrant workers outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland under the Point Based System rules, issued by the UK Border Agency. For full details of the above post, and how to apply online, please visit Oxford City Council - Home Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. If you are unable to access our website please call01865 252848 PLEASE NOTE CV’s WILL NOT BE TreeTeamSupervisorLeisureParks&CommunitiesApr2014.pdf

Community Services Directorate - Service Area: Leisure, Parks and Communities Post title: Skilled Arborist (Job no: 03809) Grade: 5 - £22,554 per annum with possible progression to £25,016 Contract: Fixed Term, 3 years, 37 hours per week (annualised hours) Oxford City Council has a vacancy for a fixed term Skilled Arborists in our Leisure, Parks & Communities Service Area. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our journey from Good to Great. We maintain over 1,000 hectares of parks, green spaces, cemeteries, sports areas and 87 play areas and have 5 green flag awards for our parks. Main Duties & Responsibilities •To deliver practical arboricultural operations within Oxford City Council owned and managed property plus areas of work outside the city that OCC are completing, including tree climbing, aerial rescue, dismantling, pruning, stump treatments and equipment maintenance. Oxford is known throughout the world for its long history of academic excellence, its architectural and cultural heritage, as well as its innovative, contemporary achievements in scholarship, literature, manufacturing, publishing, medicine and science. Oxford City Council employs over 1,200 people who are helping achieve the Council’s goal of building a world class city for everyone. Our people support the City’s communities with services to promote Oxford’s reputation and maintain its growth as a world class city. Oxford City Council provides a friendly yet hardworking environment for employees to develop and good career opportunities for individuals to grow. Benefits include: •A final year salary pension scheme [available to all employees who work for Oxford City Council for three months or more] •up to 32 days annual leave [after 5 years’ service] •Flex time [where appropriate] •A childcare voucher scheme. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Ian Haynes, Parks Operational Manager on 01865 252082 or email [email protected] Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2014 LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Interview Date: Tuesday 4th February 2014 Disabled Applicants who meet the essential criteria on the Person Specification will be invited to interview. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community we serve so we welcome applicants from all communities. We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified black and minority ethnic candidates because people from these backgrounds are currently under represented in our workforce. Oxford City Council is not currently licensed as a sponsor and cannot employ migrant workers outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland under the Point Based System rules, issued by the UK Border Agency. For full details of the above post, and how to apply online, please visit Oxford City Council - Home Please refer to the Job Description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. If you are unable to access our website please call01865 252848 PLEASE NOTE CV’s WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Evening Arbtalk, Just a gentle reminder that there's still time to get involved in the Glasgow ride on the 30th April. Thanks, Ian

Dear Arbtalkers, The 2013 Ride for Research open to applicants; We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for riders wishing to take part in the first 2013 Ride for Research. This year first ride we are planning is: · Glasgow – April 30th It has been timed to coincide with the Institute of Chartered Foresters’ annual conference to be held between May 1st-2nd also in Glasgow: Woodlands and the Green Economy Capitalising on Ecosystem Services. The ride is open to anyone working as a professional in forestry or arboriculture. If you don’t want to ride yourself but would like to volunteer to support the 2013 Ride for Research, please let us know how you would like to help. To apply contact Russell Ball, by using the below link. 2013 Ride for Research open to applicants | Fund4Trees Thanks, Ian

Afternoon All, Just got back from the Hemel Police station, most of the equipment there is quite old and looks like its from gardens sheds, but there are a few bits of newer kit which looks a bit more commercial, large Sthil back pack blowers. The Police are still putting together a full list of whats there and serial numbers, so it may be worth while contact them nearer the end of next week. Thanks, Ian

Hi Judge, There is the functionally to be able to create a CV within the software. But this will be free for all to use. At the moment the scheme would allow for an individual to be graded within one fee. This is no set in stone yet and could allow an annual renewal to include an up-grading if the individual is ready to move up to the next grade. Nothing within the scheme is set in stone yet and all comments are greatly received. Thanks, Ian

Hi Paul, Yes, you're correct. Lantra SCC is involved in the R2 scheme and has nothing to do with Lantra Awards. Thanks, Ian

Hi Iain, I support the Register of Tree Work Operatives scheme and the whole point of the scheme is to allow our industry to become more professional in the eyes of the people/ industry etc we provide our services too. Its not going to remove the rouge element of the industry and its not going to be a silver bullet to fix all our problems. However, It will provide arboricultural operatives, tree care buinesses and clients a professional register to record and demonstrate skills, experience and training. I have used the innovative online tool as its very easy to use so there should be no concerns from dyslexics & none academics in Arboriculture. I'll read through your thread and will try and answer your specific question when I get some time. Thanks, Ian

Morning Arbtalkers, Just a bit of good news the Police have recovered the truck and I have pass on all your tip off's of cheap saws being sold. Thanks for all your help, Ian

Sorry, to hear you're been done too Wolfman. Regards, Ian

Thanks Pete

Thanks Steve

Hi All, We have had a break-in at our Sevenoaks depot, Items Stolen are; Iveco Daily 35C12 Arb Truck Reg FJ55 KSV Timberwolf 150 S/N 210143047-A6 Husqvarna 395XP S/N 20123300312 HUSQVARNA 560XP S/N 20124500615 HUSQVARNA 560XP S/N 20124500469 HUSQVARNA 560XP S/N 20124500467 HUSQVARNA 560XP S/N 20124700210 HUSQVARNA 560XP S/N 20124500741 Sthil MS201T S/N 176013545 Sthil MS201T S/N 176013612 Sthil MS201T S/N 176013527 Husqvarna 327 PT5S S/N 20124200015 Husqvarna 327 HDA65 S/N 20124500152 The truck is quite a bold green colour, I've attached a few photos of the truck. If you hear anything locally please let us or the police know. Many Thanks, Ian

Morning Benoyce, I was only reading this the other day The Foresty Commission has a bulletin #125 on Climate Change, Impacts on UK Forests. Hope this helps. Ian