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Job Title: Senior Arboriculturist Based at: Maxet House, Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL (hybrid working) Salary: likely range £40-50k (negotiable for an outstanding applicant) About Barton Hyett Associates Ltd BHA are a forward-thinking, ambitious and friendly arboricultural consultancy practice established in 2009. We are passionate about delivering high-quality advice to a wide range of clients across the UK. We support sustainable and resilient environments, wherever possible preserving, protecting and enhancing tree cover to realise the social, psychological, environmental and public health benefits that trees give. We are based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Our office is close to a train station and a good selection of local amenities. Typically, most of our arboriculturists are out of the office carrying out site visits or working from home for about half of the working week, but all are expected to attend the office for one or two days per week to foster our sense of team. The role BHA's core range of services are the provisions of tree surveys, inspections and professional advice to those involved in development planning and the management of trees. We also plant and provide aftercare for new trees. We are looking for a highly experienced Arboriculturist to: provide high-quality professional advice about amenity trees to a range of clients. This will involve undertaking surveys and assessments of trees and preparing written and verbal advice. support our existing team of arboriculturists in serving the existing and expanding client base. help drive forward the standards and the services provided by the company. Key responsibilities: Carry out on-site assessment of trees and woodlands for a variety of purposes including tree risk assessment, development planning and good arboricultural management. Tree assessments will include ground-based visual inspections, and occasionally detailed assessments using specialist diagnostic equipment. Provide high-quality technical advice (written and verbal) to clients for a variety of purposes, including arboricultural impact assessments and method statements in accordance with the recommendations of BS5837. Liaise with clients and colleagues regarding project management, preparation of reports and ongoing arboricultural advice. Input into the preparation of technical drawings and plans by collaborating with our GIS/graphics technician. Input into the ongoing development of company process and procedures. Person profile Personality: Essential: Self-driven with a positive outlook and a focus on high-quality of service. A natural forward planner who can critically assesses own performance and develop. Reliable, tolerant, and determined. An empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. Able to get on with others in a team working environment. Able to manage own workload. Willing to be part of a growing company with exciting project work and future opportunities. Desirable: Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. Specific job skills: Essential: Excellent tree identification and visual tree assessment. Experience and confidence in recording survey information on digital data-capture devices. Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear, understandable way in written reports and through conversation. Desirable: Knowledge of the concepts of urban forestry. Expertise in tree planting and maintenance. Experience: Essential: At least 5 years of arboricultural consultancy experience. Experience of undertaking tree surveys and writing professional reports, including impact assessments and method statements as per BS5837. Experience with planning appeal work. Desirable: Work experience as a local authority tree officer (planning). Experience providing expert witness services. Qualifications: Essential: An arboricultural qualification at, or above, the QCF level 4. Desirable: An arboricultural qualification at, or above, the QCF level 6 is highly desirable, but exceptions may be made for outstanding candidates with an extensive and proven experience. Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant or Chartered Arboriculturist. A blend of relevant experience and professional accreditations (e.g. LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection, Quantified Tree Risk Assessment) is highly desirable. Professional memberships e.g. Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association and/or Institute of Chartered Foresters would be a distinct advantage. Computer skills: Essential: Highly competent with common word processing and spreadsheet software. Desirable: Familiar with Mac computers (including Pages and Numbers). Knowledge of AutoCAD or Vectorworks would be beneficial. A knowledge of, or experience of using GIS software. Literacy and numeracy: Essential: An eye for detail with regards to spelling and grammar is essential. Must be literate and able to write clearly and confidently using a wide vocabulary. Able to use mathematics appropriate to the role. Commercial skills: Essential: Experience of managing, project, meeting contract requirements and performance indicators. Desirable: Experience of costing project work and preparing fee proposals, invoices and budget management. Ability to effectively contribute to the preparation of tenders. Management ability: Desirable: Although direct line management of internal staff management is not part of the role, responsibility and opportunity could grow with the development of the business. Some people-management skills and experience would be beneficial. Job and travel requirements: Must have clean or near clean driving licence. Able to commute reliably to the office base (Cheltenham). Must have a level of fitness appropriate for the requirements of the role. Able to occasionally spend nights away from home as may be required for specific projects. What we offer you: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Company pension scheme Car allowance Program of CPD Private health insurance To apply: please email your CV and covering letter to Angela Harris: [email protected]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could help me out by participating in this questionnaire for my BSc Arboriculture & Urban Forestry dissertation?! 🌲 🌳 If you find the time, at the other end of the link there will be a brief description of the project, some notes on GDPR and why I believe it is integral research for arboriculture moving forward - the questionnaire itself should take no more than 5 minutes! Thanks very much for taking an interest, I really appreciate it! If you could like and share around with others, that would be great. Kind regards, Jacob. Microsoft Forms FORMS.OFFICE.COM

Hi, At the moment I am actually facing two offers to start in the consultancy company. First is from the massive company to do railway project but really shit money (even worse than if I would stay be a climber) which is local and they offer good bonus scheme company car and work from home. The second is from my friend go to a smaller consulting company where I will hopefully get much better entery salary but it is quite way to drive and do not know much about how it would work. I like to start business while working for either of those. What would you do on my place? Thanks

Barton Hyett Associates are looking for a new member of the consultancy team. The key roles of the job are: - Carry out on-site assessment of trees and woodlands for a variety of purposes including tree risk assessment, development planning and good arboricultural management. - Tree assessments include ground-based visual inspections, aerial (climbed) inspections and detailed assessments using specialist equipment. - Produce written technical advice and reports to clients for a variety of purposes. - Liaise with clients and other stakeholders regarding the preparation of reports and ongoing arboricultural advice. - Produce technical drawings and plans by collaborating with the supporting graphics technician. - Maintain clear records of all work tasks. - Input into the ongoing development of company process and procedures. - Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge and skills. You can see more details, and find a link to apply for the job at https://arbjobs.com/job-listing/4147 If you have any questions about the role, feel free to send me a private message via the forum.

As above call if interested small friendly local company based in central Norwich. Trainees welcome, experience welcome. Mainly looking for someone on the tools, however there is potential (if interested and suitably qualified) for experience with arboricultural consultancy in the new year through our sister company Bagshaw ecology. Cheers, Larry Liptrot FdSc Arb, BSc Ecology Lantra certified Professional Tree Inspector Talking Elm Tree Services 07402784980

Tree surveyors required for immediate start in West Midlands. Please get in touch 0800 3287988 or email [email protected]

Hi Guys, i am thinking to to start my own business as an independent Arboricultural consultant. I have my qualifications 5 in arb all certs required for tree work and surveying + couple more, have experience from private and public sector from dragging branches, climbing trees, listening to mrs miggins complaints about overgrown trees all the way to development report writing and consulting. I have done some small jobs on myself as consultant and have all necessary equipment (pen, paper, dbh tape, hammer, excel, word and insurnance). I am looking for your opinion: if there is still a place for small independent consulting business in South East? Also if some of the owners of consulting businesses can spare some tips/ tricks how to start the business or what to avoid it would be much appreciated. Appreciate any advice!

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

Dear all, I am currently undertaking my third year of a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Arboriculture at Moulton College whilst working as a consultant for a small practice in Northampton. As part of my final year I am required to undertake a dissertation project for which I have decided to look into the role of specialist decay detection equipment within the arboricultural industry. The underpinning data for my project is being collected via an online questionnaire aimed at professionals within the industry; I wonder if you would kindly take a few minutes to complete this survey and if possible forward the link to as many people you know who have some arboricultural focus within their work practices. I am hoping for as many responses as possible so your input is greatly appreciated! Everyone is welcome to participate! If you require any further details regarding my project or how the data is to be used, please don’t hesitate to contact me. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PiCUS_Dissertation_Project_Robert_Murison_V1_3 Thank you for your time and support, Kind Regards Robert Murison 07534977833 [email protected] Robert Murison | LinkedIn

Does anyone know if companies exist that both consult and perform the tree works..? Just doing some primary research for an assignment.

Independent tree consultant who is able to advise customers on technical tree issues, root problems or tree surveys needed! I am building a tree surgery company in the South Bucks, west London, Berks areas and am asked by both new and existing customers to carry out this type of tree survey work. I want to pass these clients onto to a tree consultant who will answer the phone, respect the clients by turning up at appointments and act professionally. I must have sight of relevant insurances and proof of professional qualifications. If you are interested in taking up these leads and developing a working relationship with me and my clients then please call either 07969 495 613 or office 01494 711 375.