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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

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

I have ended my career as a climbing arborist recently. However, my previous employer has asked that I help them out on a freelance basis with quoting and scheduling, content writing, report writing, training etc. What should I charge for these services? For context, I've been in the industry 11 years, worked for this employer for 3 years. I am ISA Certified, TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessors Qualified), NZQF (New Zealand Qualifications Framework) Level 4 Arborist, foreman/crew leader for 10 years. I write tree reports, advertising content, estimates. I am familiar with their quoting/scheduling software and how they do business. Obviously I will charge more than my hourly rate when I was an employee. I want to make good money for my services but also don't want to price myself out of future opportunities. Any insight would be greatly appreciated

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! Kind regards, Jacob. Microsoft Forms FORMS.OFFICE.COM

I'm starting to wonder whether life as an independent consultant would be the way to go. Can anyone advise on a suitable setup in terms of a GPS device to collect the survey data, and software to collect and download the tree survey data and produce tree plans, especially plans for BS5837? I can write my own professional AIA and AMS report and would rather do my own tree protection plans than pay for someone else to do them. I presume I would need some sort of professional indemnity insurance too. Any advice welcome as this is all new to me.

Naturaculture - a for profit Arboricultural business (Australia & Vanuatu based) that specialises in working for not-for-profit Social Justice organisations seeks an Arboricultural Consultant to work with our team in Vanuatu. We are seeking a full time consulting level arboriculturist with the capacity to be trained to work at a senior level, though will take a senior level consultant who ticks our boxes. The successful candidate is to be a team player that practises inclusivity for all staff, our preferred consultant is to be more interested in giving than receiving - though we will provide a healthy remuneration package to the right candidate, as well as professional development opportunity (predominantly the greatest growth opportunity within our business relates to plant health care – soil food web science and experience with commercial compost facility management). Our team is made up of highly experienced arboricultural managers, consultants and contractors, run by an arboricultural Director (with 30 years industry experience) and an Executive Officer. Your role will involve co-managing a range of diverse arboricultural initiatives – involving vegetation pruning/clearing/processing (4*4 Isuzu trucks, Bandit 12” & 15”chippers) compost facility management, veteran/ancient tree management (part of our community engagement) program, re-vegetation of mining sites, plant nutrient analysis, as well as assisting with staff mentoring & training. Your role is fundamental to our joint progress, so we need a very sharp mind. Selection criteria - · Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture · City & Guilds Certificate 4 in Delivering Training - 6258 (or AUS Cert 4 in Training & Assessment) · QTRA or VALID certified with demonstrated risk assessment experience. · Minimum 5 years consulting experience – post graduation. · Minimum 5 years contractual experience – must be fit enough to assist contractual staff with field work & cyclone response work, as well as be capable of carrying out aerial climbing inspections on ancient/veteran trees. · Proven ability to apply academic knowledge and concepts to practical situations · Experience of AutoCAD software systems, or equivalent · Excellent report writing skills · Solid botanical skills for identifying vegetation · Experience in identifying organisms with a predisposition to impact on tree vitality or tree biomechanics. · Experience in tree planting or re-vegetation projects. · Proven ability to carry out planning, research & to network. · Proven ability to assess & hypothesise on tree body language in the context of VTA. · Laboratory experience is a benefit (training will be given). · High level of personal & professional integrity · Willingness to commit to up to 5 years with a base in Vanuatu & a willingness to participate in Australian/UK projects · Commitment to participate in Naturaculture security program · Commitment to follow staff code of conduct (HSE values) · Drivers license essential, MR lorry license attractive to have. What we will offer to the right recipient based on qualifications & experience – · £44,300 to £50,000 · 10% paid into super/pension fund · Bonus system based on achieving client milestones · Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight · SFW training & further professional development support (RDO sacrifice for PD maybe required) · Paid 8-hour day for 8.5 hrs per day with 1 hours break time, over time rates are paid · Return flights home paid once per year, plus 4 recreational flights to Australia · Resort level accommodation provided · 4 weeks paid holiday per year, with the option to take a further 4 weeks unpaid leave. · Organic food supplied with staff labour contribution to staff community garden. · Company vehicle supplied for work hours. Project start – due September/October 2018, our full time consultant will be needed to join us in Vanuatu soon after our depot is established (we will hold space until January/February for the right candidate) though preference will be given to parties willing to come on board at project commencement. For interested parties please draft a background on yourself, respond to the selection criteria as best you can, provide scanned copies of qualifications & provide a CV. Please email response to Cassian Humphreys – [email protected] Short listed parties will be interviewed on line.

Location: Tetbury, Gloucestershire Salary: from £26,000 depending on experience About us: Keystone is passionate about the delivery of exceptional quality ecological consultancy services and engaging with clients from all sectors to deliver benefits for wildlife and mitigate environmental harm. We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and skilled Arboricultural Consultant to work closely with our Ecology Team on projects with relevant arboricultural constraints and also independently on arboricultural lead projects. Keystone Ecology would particularly like to hear from Arboricultural specialists who are interested in improving their knowledge of ecological surveys and consultancy, with the potential to work towards a survey licence for bats, while helping to develop knowledge and experience of arboricultural surveys and assessments within our existing ecology team. About the Arboricultural Consultant role: Keystone has a permanent full-time position available for an Arboricultural Consultant. The role will involve the management and delivery of arboricultural related projects in addition to assisting with larger ecological projects with the opportunity to influence the future development of the business. Duties of the Arboricultural Consultant role: Typical works include: Undertaking arboricultural surveys and assessments in accordance with best practice; Producing technically accurate reports and plans; Managing projects to ensure budget and timescale delivery Liaison with clients, contracts, sub-contractors and statutory bodies You would need to live within commuting distance of the Tetbury area and be prepared to work throughout the UK. Requirements of the Arboricultural Consultant role: Essential: A degree in a relevant discipline - arboricultural or forestry A Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent QCF Level ¾ qualification) At least three years experience of arboricultural assessments in the consultancy sector, independently delivering arboricultural services including the application of industry standard methodologies (BS5837:2012, BS 8545:2014, BS3998: 2010) Knowledge of relevant policy and legislation relating to arboricultural matters Be highly competent in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, GIS and preferably AutoCad Have strong report writing skills The ability to communicate appropriately with a diverse range of clients Experience of remote and independent field working Ability to accommodate flexible/unsociable working hours A sound understanding of issues relating to site safety and supervision Proven track record of successful project management Evidence of recent active training and CPD within the arboricultural industry A member of the Arboricultural Association A full UK driving licence Beneficial A CSCS card LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate Experience conducting bat and other protected species surveys A Natural England Class Bat Licence CS38 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue Certificate Benefits offered: The opportunity to establish and develop an arboricultural team within a reputable and well respected Ecological Consultancy and Contracting company during an exciting period of growth and development. We offer a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme and health insurance combined with excellent options for career progression within the team as it expands. We are committed to understanding and fulfilling the training aspirations of our consultants. If you are interested or would like further information please respond via Arbtalk or alternatively call 01666 503687 or via email on [email protected] Many thanks for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you.

Senior Arboricultural Consultant. Beechwood Trees and Landscapes Ltd are Arboricultural Contractor based in the Midlands. Established since 1998. We are currently growing the consultancy area of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to progress in their career. The role: Supporting our Principal Consultant, the successful candidate will be responsible for: •Undertaking tree surveys to the requirements of BS5837:2012. •Complete tree health surveys and inspections. •Work with and on behalf of our clients with regards to tree protection. •Prepare specifications for Arboricultural works, followed by the supervision of contractors. •Assist our marketing/sales team to successfully gain new clients, and prepare quotations and proposals. The person: Must be self-motivated, organised with a desire to progress in our business and the industry. •FdSc Arb, BSc or PDArb in Arboriculture or equivalent professional qualification. •LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector Certificate (desirable). •Membership of a relevant professional body such as ICF, RICS, Arboricultural Association. •Full driving license. •Ability to use existing and learn new software, including GPS, CAD. •Experience in decay detection devices and air spade. Remuneration: Starting Salary £25-30Kpa Potential for promotion within the company. Training and personal development plan. Please forward CV and covering letter to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: 30th November 2017

Talking Elm Tree Services are currently looking for sub contractors, to join our growing tree surgery and consultancy business. A driving license and CS30,31 are essential. There is also an opportunity to get involved with arboricultural/ecological consultancy if suitably qualified. We can offer a competitive rate of pay (depending on experience). For further information please email a CV to [email protected] or call on 07402784980 Cheers, Larry Liptrot FdSc Arb, BSc Ecology Lantra Certified Professional Tree Inspector Talking Elm Tree Services 07402784980

Talking Elm Tree Services are currently looking for sub contractors, to join our growing tree surgery and consultancy business. Mainly looking for a climber at the moment however groundsmen and consultants are always welcome. A driving license and CS30,31 are essential. There is also an opportunity to get involved with arboricultural/ecological consultancy if suitably qualified. We can offer a competitive rate of pay (depending on experience). For further information please email a CV to [email protected] or call on 07402784980 Cheers, Larry Liptrot FdSc Arb, BSc Ecology Lantra Certified Professional Tree Inspector Talking Elm Tree Services 07402784980

AECOM are looking for Arboricultural Consultants to join our teams in the south and north of England. We are a global multi-disciplinary consultancy involved in a varied range of both large and small projects across the UK, many of our projects are high profile and require an innovative approach. If you are interested please get in touch. Arboricultural*Consultants job with Aecom | 321418 AECOM Jobs - Arboricultural Consultant in Basingstoke, United Kingdom Thanks Andy

I am 29 years old and am based in Norwich. I have over 6 years experience in the industry and my NPTC tickets cs 30,31,38 and 39; a degree in Arboriculture and I am a Certified Lantra Profesional Tree Inspector. I can also come with my own gear ( truck, chainsaws, blower etc). I have the software and the knowledge /experience to carry out BS5837s, mortgage reports and tree safety reports if required. I am booking in dates now and you can reach me on 07402784980 or [email protected] CV available on request, Cheers, Larry .

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.

Position: Consulting Arborist (permanent, full time post) Location: Redditch Salary: Competitive – dependant on experience Qualification requirement: Recognised QCF level 3 qualification in Arboriculture Job Description: Responsible for assisting in preparing, managing and delivering a range of arboricultural services for consultancy projects and contracts. This role predominantly includes: delivery of arboricultural consultancy, mainly in the form of undertaking fieldwork and compiling reports; liaising with existing clients and actively seeking new business opportunities. Arboricultural Activities - Carry out surveys and inspections of trees including hazard assessments and pre-development site surveys. - Record information in the field using handheld computers and/or paper schedules and plans. - Update and maintain tree inventories using a variety of software including GIS. - Produce arboricultural reports for a wide variety of requirements (tree condition reports, pre-development reports and arboricultural method statements, arboricultural mortgage reports) to a high standard. - Produce accurate and professional tree survey plans in AutoCAD. - Prepare quotations for arboricultural surveys and reports. To apply for this post, or receive a full person specification, please forward your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]