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University of Exeter Commercial, Residential and Campus Services (CRC) This new full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. Summary of the role 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 to 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 long term benefit. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. 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 on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England Further information Please contact Alex Adams, [email protected] or 07827957330.

Spaces available on: PT1 - 6th - 8th September 2021 Aerial Rigging - 13th - 15th September 2021 Aerial Cutting - 28th - 30th September 2021 Call 01628 827317 or email [email protected] Please check out the website for up to date information on courses https://www.bca.ac.uk/subjects/land-based-training/ Landbased-BCA A5 Leaflet-PRINT.pdf

About the job Would you like to work for a respected, forward thinking and well established AA Approved Company? We are based near Thame in Oxfordshire and are looking for an experienced person to join us as a Climber / Groundsman, and able to work within the team in a variety of roles. The work is varied and interesting with a strong emphasis on quality. You will be given all of the resources you need to deliver high quality tree work for a range of clients. You will be part of an experienced team with a good work ethic. You will need to have some experience of climbing and pruning trees, although you will have the opportunity to develop these skills over time within the company. A reasonable knowledge and genuine interest in arboriculture as well as the practical skills will be expected. Vehicle and machinery maintenance skills would also be an advantage as the applicant will be required to help with the routine weekly maintenance tasks. The successful applicant will need to communicate effectively and work well with others. We are looking for a candidate who is professional, reliable and adaptable to the range of work and clients that we have. In return we offer a competitive salary with bonus scheme, full holiday entitlements and the opportunity to train further and progress. Preferred Skills CS tickets up to 39 Ability to build and maintain good working relationships. Full UK license, HGV would be useful.

We are currently looking for a climber to do regular work with us 3-4 days a week as the business is growing and needs more staff rather than as hoc. We pride ourselves on a tidy finish and positive work ethic. We require relevant tickets, chainsaw, climbing, chipper etc first aid plus forestry would be great too. Will pay competitively depending on experience. Contact Ash: 07807670121 [email protected] www.ahtreesurgeon.com

Our client is an established Arboricultural Consultancy in the Midlands. Due to a collaboration with an ecological company, they are now expanding the service they offer to meet the changing demands caused by climate change and are seeking an Arb Consultant to assist with these new projects. This role is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to play an important role in the delivery of a diverse range of arboricultural and environmental work. Candidates should be qualified to a Level 4 in Arboriculture and have circa 3 years post qualification experience in a consultancy role. You should also be proficient a using GIS mapping and AUtoCAD software. The role will involve some national travel but is primarily office based. In return a salary of between of between £35- £37kpa plus 33 days holiday (including banks), professional membership and CPD allowance. Please reply here or email us at [email protected] quoting ref: 2471 Thank you, Kate & Beccy Report this job Save

ARB SURVEY RESULTS - WHAT DO YOU THINK? In October we started a mission to find out more about how word travels about careers in Arb. You can read the results we has through Arbtalk here. One of the things that came up at APF in September was that there don't seem to be enough people coming into Arboriculture in general, so we decided to ask some questions. I made a couple of questionnaires, one on Arbtalk and one on Instagram, which was also shared on Facebook. The sample isn't very large, just 50 people, but the findings and comments were interesting... The question asked was: How did you find out about a career in arb? And the possible answers were family/friend, careers advice, a stranger, the internet or 'other'. The standout finding is, I think, that no one seems to hear about arb through careers advice and most people hear about it because they know someone who is in the industry. Is this a problem or an opportunity? It's probably both. Not everyone wants to work outdoors. Tree work can be physically tough and certainly requires the ability to cope with most weathers, whether from up a tree or underneath one. It makes sense that people who are in arb and enjoy it are the best ambassadors for it. That said are we missing an opportunity to spread the word outside the world of trees? How could we tell more young people about this career? And who should we even tell? People can be so kind, and the arborists of Instagram are no exception. While we desperately encouraged people to answer our questionnaire one arborist, George Husher, jumped in and sent us the survey results from her dissertation in 2018. It's a huge piece of work, with respondents from all over the world, and throws up some interesting results. One that particularly grabbed me was about roles prior to coming into arb: Out of the 423 respondents 306 had worked in other roles before coming into arboriculture. That seems a very high number. It may be that the outdoor industries attract a higher proportion of transient workers, which is probably true, but if people can come into it at any time, then that's an opportunity too. Attracting the right people and creating a working environment which is likely to keep them interested in arboriculture could be part of the solution. What do you think? Do you have different insights or suggestions as to how we can promote arb careers together? We'd love to have some open discussion around this and learn what we can do to help. Either catch us on Linkedin, Instagram or Arbtalk or email us at [email protected] to share your views. Thanks! Kate and Beccy

Hello all, just wondering if anyone can help me out? I am looking for some work next week? I’m available Wednesday 28th through to the Sunday the 1st of august. I am based in Doncaster and have nearly 3 years in arboriculture, I have a fair experience in everything but by no means am I a “know it all” and willing to give things a try and willing to learn. I have all my own PPE, climbing kit and saws if needed. If your interested pleases message me and maybe we can sort something :). Cheers. I have the following tickets •chainsaw from rope and harness •access to tree from rope and harness •Aerial rescue •tractor and all implements •signing, lighting and guarding •full uk driving license •felling small,medium,large trees •chipper •EFAW+F •stump grinder •emergency tree work •chainsaw crosscut and maintenance •MEWP operators •chainsaw from MEWP •Green cscs card

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Hi, We are Edinburgh Tree Surgeons. We have created an amazing team of highly skilled, knowledgeable arboriculturalists. We are currently looking for a Ground Worker to join our team in Edinburgh. Expected Skills: Essential: Driving license. Chainsaw 30, 38 Climbing and Rescue. Chipper use Desired: 39 Chainsaw in canopy, 41 Rigging, MEWP, PTI L 2 or L3 Formal training in horticulture and arboriculture desired Basic knots and rope operation for rigging Chain saw use and safety Chipper use and safety Electrical hazards training Emergency procedures General work site safety Hazard recognition Relevant experience: 1 year climbing experience (recommended), 3 years preferred Geographical knowledge of Edinburgh and Lothians preferred Interested? You feel you don't have all the skills? Apply anyway as we mainly hire for personality, so will have full room developing those skills while working for us! Please send your CV by replying here or emailing [email protected] Thanks.

Hello! Anyone know of course providers for first aid + forestry (3 day course) around south of England or Wales - such as Cardiff, Bristol, Portsmouth, Basingstoke?

Hello, has anyone on here gone through the HCC level 2 online course? Im two years into my Arb journey and I’ve been interested in getting quals and eventually becoming ISA certified. I would like to know what are the most valuable qualifications to get ahead, as well as being as good an arborist I can be? Is this a good course to go through to further my arb career? Are there any other qualifications I should get instead? cheers

Are you an experienced arborist with some commercial experience looking to come off the tools? Or do you know anyone who fits that description? If so this role could be of interest: Our client is a West London based Arboricultural Association approved contractor working mainly in the residential sector. They now require an Estimator Contract Manager. The job is varied and will include monitoring and supervising the teams, being responsible for some pricing and processing of quotes and conducting and delivering associated reports and method statements. This is an opportunity for the experienced climbing arborist who wants to come off the tools and is practised at good Visual Tree Assessment techniques and has proficient IT skills; a level 3 in Arb would be an advantage. The role is remote working in the NW, W & SW London areas with occasional working on site; part-time applicants will be considered. A salary of 38k is offered, negotiable depending on experience, plus a generous discretionary bonus structure. The job benefits from 28 days paid holiday leave (inc Banks) and the possibility of a company vehicle and fuel card to use during work hours. If you'd like to know more either email [email protected], attaching your CV, or call us on 01743 344466. Kate & Beccy CTC Recruitment Ltd - 'For the next step in your arb career'

We have some spaces available on the 3938 – NPTC Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) courses scheduled to take place at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) at the later end of June. If you're interested, please call 01628 827317 or email [email protected] BCA is now part of the Windsor Forest Colleges group.https://www.windsor-forest.ac.uk/courses/detail/3938-nptc-level-3-certificate-of-competence-in-use-of-a-chainsaw-from-a-mobile-elevating-work-platform-mewp/

Landbased Training has a PTI course scheduled to take place on the 16th - 18th May here at Berkshire College of Agriculture. For more information, or to make a booking, please email [email protected] or call 01628 827317. This is an advanced 3-day course for experienced and qualified arboriculturists. You must have an in-depth knowledge of plant and arboricultural science and excellent knowledge of wood-decaying fungi and the identification and interpretation of signs and symptoms of ill health and structural failure across a wide range of tree species and circumstances.

We'd love to say hi if you're coming to APF this year. Whether you're new to climbing, experienced and thinking forward to when you might be on the ground more, or have already downed tools we'd love to say hello. At our stand will be Beccy, Kate and Cherry the dog (all from CTC) and Keely (from Tree Life AC) will be with us 10-3 each day. Together we have decades of experience in the industry. Keely is able to help those looking to further their education in arboriculture and is a font of knowledge in the sector. Beccy has been placing arborists at all levels for two decades and, along with Kate (me - a relative newby) can advise on career paths and may have just the job for you on the books! If you have any queries we can help with in the meantime, or if you're not able to come and have questions, drop them in below and we'll be in touch. Photo credit; Juddy There's also the opportunity to WIN either a Lantra PTI or a Fungi Recognition and Response Course with CTC Recruitment and Tree Life AC. We are here to support arborists at all levels over the phone, on social media and in real life at APF 2022. Let us know where you are in your career, what you enjoy and what your ambitions are and we'll help wherever we can. We'll also enter you into the competition with the chance to win a FREE course with the highly regarded training team for Tree Life AC. To enter: Say hi at the show but if you're not attending you can either email us at [email protected], click here and follow the instructions or use the QR code below. *Small print: The course financial values are £450+vat and £120+vat respectively but it's the value to a career we're interested in. There is no cash alternative – the winners will be decided by Tree Life and CTC Recruitment and the judge's decision is final. We're doing this to spread the word; start conversations; support Arb careers and the industry and hope you'll approach the competition in the spirit intended – thanks. Winners announced Oct 2022. Hope to see you there if youre going. Kaye, Beccy and Keely www.ctcrecruitment.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 01743 344466 www.treelifeac.co.uk [email protected] Tel: 0116 260 6939

At APF 2022, in collaboration with Keely at Tree Life AC, we are offering information, support and two amazing prizes for the Arboriculture community. Our theme for the show is – 'Supporting arborists in creating a long and satisfying career in trees'. We want to help the aspiring Arborist who is aiming to get off the tools and head into their first technical role - working with trees, but from the ground. We know from many years in the industry talking to arb employers that the PTI is the course that helps consolidate a climbing Arborists’ CV The PTI (Professional Tree Inspector) is a 3-day course which is respected throughout the industry. In combination with a Level 3 in Arboriculture it gets you the leg up to an interview for a technical post - from climber to tree surveyor/tree officer and beyond. Now’s not the time? Not sure whether you’re ready? Or already have a PTI? Never fear – we are also offering a one-day Fungi course – another useful arb qualification. The prizes are being offered by Tree Life in collaboration with us and they are both courses which will support Arborists on their career path and other technical positions. For a chance to WIN either a Professional Tree Inspector course or a Fungi Recognition and Response course All you have to do is: TO ENTER: Either drop us a line at [email protected], follow and message us on Instagram or LinkedIn, or pop along at the show and say hello. That’s all! Once we’ve said hello back and had a short conversation, we’ll pop your name in the pot and you’ll be in with a chance to win. *Small print: The course financial values are £450+vat and £120+vat respectively but it’s the value to a career we’re interested in. There is no cash alternative – the winners will be decided by Tree Life and CTC Recruitment and the judge’s decision is final. We’re doing this to spread the word; start conversations; support Arb careers and the industry and hope you’ll approach the competition in the spirit intended – thanks. Winners will be annonced by the end of September. Links for further exploration: CTC Recruitment Ltd Tree Life AC Ltd Professional Tree Inspector course (PTI) Fungi 'recognition & response' 1 Day Course

With DEFRA announcing a ban on imports into the UK of Quercus from The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, a timely reminder to source trees from a UK nursery with a Biosecurity Policy which can demonstrate an audit trail on every tree offered for sale. At Barcham Trees we have been banging this drum for years. Imports from Europe have been made available to the Landscape Industry to offer the variety demanded but these imports need to be grown on in the UK, acclimatised and quarantined before sale, to ensure any live or dormant pests and diseases are eradicated before despatch into our glorious UK landscape. At the link below is a PDF copy of our Biosecurity Policy which you can download and save to your computer for future reference. This is a useful guide to refer to from whichever nursery you source trees for planting in the UK. https://www.barchampro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Barcham-Biosecurity-for-web.pdf

Here is a link to this week's Current Tree Availability List at the Barcham Trees nursery in Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK:- https://www.barchampro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Availability-List-09.07.19.pdf Trees field grown at our 350 acre nursery and harvested into white light pots. If you can't see what you are looking for there, take a look at this next link to our tree list for trees available from 1st September 2019. These trees are currently maturing in their white light pots on the nursery and can be viewed, tagged and reserved for Autumn planting. Our trees are 100% guaranteed when planted between October-March and produced under our robust Biosecurity Policy. https://www.barchampro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Availability-1st-Sept.pdf Enquiries to [email protected] #trees #treeplanting #autumn #evergreen #pleached #multistem #standards #parks #openspaces #landscaping #gardendesign

Hello members of Arbtalk - I have joined today and would like to kick off by offering members, who plant semi-mature trees, to receive a complimentary copy of our highly acclaimed Time For Trees book. The book is an easy to use, pictorial reference guide to the 500 varieties of trees grown at the Barcham Trees nursery in Ely, Cambridgeshire. All trees are grown in accordance with our robust Biosecurity Policy. Barcham trees are harvested from our 350 acres of fields into white light container pots. The trees are 100% guaranteed when planted between October-March, although they are suitable for planting all year round. If you would like a copy, do get in touch and email me your full postal address and I will arrange to send you a book. Offer to UK mainland addresses only. Email: [email protected]. Trade website www.barchampro.co.uk

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Ground Control are urgently looking for qualified Surveyors to lead teams in the Milton Keynes area on our Arb Utility Projects. Competitive salary, twice annual bonus and company vehicle along with 28 days holiday and sick pay. Please send your CV to [email protected]

Peripatetic Lecturer in Arboriculture-Primarily Trees & Timber Apprenticeship Salary: £18,523 - £33,231 plus £1,871 (if qualified) Capel Manor College are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Arboriculture-Primarily Trees & Timber Apprenticeship. The vacancy is full time & peripatetic but will focus on our sites at Crystal Palace and Horsenden in West London in the first instance. About the College Capel Manor College in Greater London, is a vocational college delivering Arboriculture and Countryside, Animal Care and Saddlery, Floristry and Balloon Artistry, Garden Design and Horticulture. Key Duties: • Participate in the teaching, administration and assessment of arboriculture courses offered by the College. • Co-ordinate practical elements of course provision. • Undertake course management as required, prepare work schedules, co-ordinate assessment procedures and prepare course reports and statistics as required by the College. • Developing and teaching apprenticeship/short courses to meet the needs of employers. • Assist in the development and establishment of flexi-study and Distance/Open Learning courses. • Participate in the development, organisation and delivery of new educational and curricular initiatives undertaken by the College as appropriate. • Working within prescribed budgets. • Maintain an up-to-date catalogue of schemes of work and lesson plans for each course. • Prepare a work schedule for students and co-ordinate all assessment procedures. • Liaise as necessary with the appropriate Course Manager concerning individual student progress and development. For a full list of duties please refer to the College job description. Essential Criteria: • Experience of working in or with the Arboriculture & Countryside industrial. • Experience of inspecting/surveying trees. • Proven experience in supervision and motivation of people. • National Diploma in Arboriculture or related award (minimum). • Teaching qualification (or working towards). • Assessor awards (training will be provided to achieve these). • Familiarity with ILT applications. • Well organised and able to manage and organise self and others effectively to meet deadlines. • Excellent administrative skills. • Ability to work on own initiative within agreed strategic guidelines. • High degree of personal presentation and customer care skills. • An understanding of and commitment to Diversity & Equality as it applies to a supportive service and in the workplace. • An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe learning environment. • A clean driving licence with category D1/E1. Hours: 36 per week Start date: ASAP Closing date: 03.02.14 These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as they are within regulated activity due to Capel Manor College being defined as a ‘specified place’. Capel Manor College aims to employ a workforce which reflects the community it serves. Therefore applications from minority groups are welcomed. The College is a Two Ticks Employer (Positive About Disabled People) and therefore where applicants indicate they have a disability and meet the essential criteria in the person specification, they will be short-listed for interview. Capel Manor College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. It is anticipated that candidates who progress from the application stage will be asked to attend the College for an interview within three weeks of the closing date. Therefore, if you do not hear from the College within that time you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful. To apply, in the first instance, please send a copy of your CV along with covering letter to: [email protected] Please note, if you are successful in the selection process you will be required to complete a College application form before the advertised close date. A CV will not be accepted on its own.

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JBA Consultancy Services Ltd is a multi-disciplinary practice comprising four busy departments – landscape planning, landscape architecture, ecology and arboriculture. We are looking to recruit a Arboriculturist to join the practice’s growing team and meet our growing nationwide work commitments for our many varied clients. JBA has a clear inspiring vision, a fantastic culture and ethos, a true team spirit and values everyone is justly proud of. At JBA you can make a difference, making better places and achieve a brighter future. After 27 years, we have maturity, proven stability and systems, but also the freshness of ideas found in a new firm. Why not come check us out and see for yourself? Candidates should be: • Experienced and qualified in Arboriculture; • Conscientious, enthusiastic, reliable and positive minded; • Able to demonstrate good communication and task management skills; • Competent with ArborCAD and willing to learn GPS/GIS technology; • Technically competent in BS5837 and development related work; • Organised, professional and happy to regularly drive to sites nationally, together with working outdoors; • Current full clean UK driving license; Working 30% of your time from our Lavenham converted barn office in the heart of beautiful Suffolk; a competitive package awaits the right candidate. Apply now for this position, by sending your CV, with a letter detailing your salary expectation to Karen McHugh, JBA Consultancy Services Ltd, The Black Barn, Hall Road, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9QX, or email [email protected]

Arboricultural Junior Manager Location: West Midlands Salary: Dependant on Skills and Experience Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Glendale, the “green services” division of Parkwood Holdings plc has revenues of £45 million and operates throughout the UK. Glendale’s activities include grounds management, countryside management, horticulture and golf course management. Based at our Sandwell or Solihull depot, the candidate will play a key role in the day to day planning of Arboriculture operations undertaken in the Midlands. The role will include, but is not limited to, the implementation of management plans and the surveying of trees in the delivery of arboriculture works to our Local Authority, commercial and private client base. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational aspects of Arboriculture teams to ensure high levels of professionalism, performance and productivity. They should also be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of current health and safety practices. The role requires meeting with customers on a daily basis, pricing and planning works, monitoring quality standards in accordance with our Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status, Chas, Bali accreditation – to name a few. The ideal candidate should have a good practical and technical knowledge in Arboriculture – ideally qualified to technician level, NVQ 3, Diploma or Degree Level as well as holding NPTC Certificates, PA1 & PA6 The candidate will also have a strong understanding of H&S, ISO9001 & ISO14001 standards and have an excellent network in the Midlands area. Candidates must also hold a full UK driver licence preferably with a B+E trailer entitlement and have a flexible approach to working. Requiring genuine commitment, the position offers an exciting challenge for a highly motivated team player to advance their career within a stable working environment in a successful and growing company. To apply for this position, please send a letter of application and CV to [email protected] Closing Date: 17 October 2014 If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.