Job Title: Arboricultural Inspector
Post Reference Number: 013034
Working Hours: 18.5hrs
Grade: 3
Salary Range: £22777 to £25409 (pro rata for hours worked)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Stevenage


We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Stevenage Direct Services team, helping to manage our circa 30,000 tree stock and 18 woodland sites within the town of Stevenage.

Experience in the industry with a recognised qualification such as an NVQ Level 2 in Arboriculture and/or Forestry or equivalent is essential. Sound IT skills, good customer relations and an ability to work outside are just some of the characteristics we are looking for in successful candidates.

Tasks undertaken include:
• Inspections of council owned trees noting, species, condition and identifying works required
• Liaising with residents to assist with tree related enquiries
• Updating the council’s in-house computer system for raising works orders, resident requests and GIS mapping

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share: all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership at SLL
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

Application Details

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Kris White – kris.white@stevenage.gov.uk or Cristian Pinta – cristian.pinta@stevenage.gov.uk

To apply online, please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home

Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 August 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities