At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage East Lothian's tree and woodland resources while leading the Forestry Service.
- Company: Join East Lothian Council, committed to sustainability and community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible home/hybrid working options, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local communities and the environment.
- Qualifications: HND in Arboriculture or Forestry with relevant tree certification required.
The predicted salary is between 22.76 - 25.36 £ per hour.
Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00. To start asap.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration: Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. Please Note: All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.
Job Details: To undertake the management responsibility for the Council's tree and woodland resource and to manage the Forestry Service. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way: The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications: Educated to HND in Arboriculture or Forestry, with additional a specialist Tree Certification i.e. Lantra Tree Inspection (Intermediate or Professional) or Arboricultural Risk Assessment.
- Driving Licence: As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
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