Trees and Woodland Apprentice - Rickmansworth, United Kingdom - Three Rivers District Council

Three Rivers District Council
Three Rivers District Council
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About Three Rivers District Council

Three Rivers District in South West Hertfordshire straddles the north west corner of the M25 on the edge of Greater London.

The district is a mixture of beautiful countryside, villages and small towns.

The area has a diverse range of sectors and businesses and is a centre for the film industry with Warner Brothers at Leavesden forming part of a studio cluster along with Elstree and Pinewood is a short drive away.

At a glance

  • 700 historic assets and 22 conservation areas, 77% of the district is in the Green Belt.
  • 1,914 NNDR registered businesses with the economy providing 39,000 jobs
  • Very low crime rate
  • The district ranks highly for business registrations and start ups with a highly skilled and trained workforce, high employment levels with GVA and weekly earnings above average

The Department:
The Trees and Woodlands team sits within the Leisure and Natural Infrastructure Service.

The team are responsible for a variety of tasks, including the Council's statutory responsibilities in respect to legally protected trees and planning work; the management of Council owned trees; handling tree related enquires from the public and planting new trees on council land.


The Role:
This is an exciting new role with the opportunity to work towards a Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship.

The main purpose will be to assist the Tree and Woodlands Officer in providing a holistic tree management service on behalf of Three Rivers District Council and supporting the implementation of the Council's Tree and Nature Recovery Strategies.


What we are looking for:

  • A dynamic individual, who is keen to learn and willing to get stuck in with a variety of tasks across the Trees and Woodland Team. You will need to have good communication skills and have the ability to work with local residents, colleagues and contractors. Knowledge or a passion for trees and / or the natural environment would be advantageous.

You will need to have 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English and a UK driving license.


What we offer:
- £22,955 per annum.
24 month Fixed Term Contract, with potential to be extended.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary, 28 days holiday - rising to 30 days (if applicable), a generous employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance, flexible working, career development, free on-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted leisure centre membership, employee volunteering schemes and access to discounted activities and days out.

Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship with Myerscough College (the course is expected to start in Autumn 2024)

Closing Date: 13 March 2024

Interviews: 20 March 2024


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Contract length: 24 months


Salary:
£22,955.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays

Ability to Commute:

  • Rickmansworth (required)

Work Location:
In person
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