Bank Arboricultural Officer – DOEF-025643

Job Purpose: Help protect and manage the Island’s trees and woodlands. You will provide specialist advice on tree preservation, planning applications, tree safety and plant health. This flexible bank role provides cover during busy periods, staff absence and project work.  

Duties:
- Provide professional advice on tree care, protection and management.
- Inspect trees and sites, assess tree safety and recommend appropriate work.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for tree preservation licences and planning applications.
- Help maintain the Island’s Tree Register and tree inspection records.
- Support plant health surveys and investigate possible breaches of tree preservation legislation.
- Respond to public enquiries and explain technical information clearly.
- Help review policies and promote sustainable tree and woodland management.

Essential Skills:
- Relevant experience in a similar arboricultural role.
- Knowledge of current developments and issues in the tree care industry.
- Experience carrying out detailed tree and site inspections.
- Expert ability to assess tree condition and safety and recommend work.
- Ability to identify tree pests, diseases and fungi and understand their effects.
- Experience communicating with the public and explaining technical information.
- Experience preparing reports, letters and proposals.
- Good organisational skills, including managing workloads and deadlines.
- Ability to use Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and remain focused under pressure.
- Full, valid driving licence.

Desirable Skills:
- A nationally recognised Level 4 or higher qualification in arboriculture.
- LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection qualification.
- Ability to use geographic information systems (GIS).
- Experience using the Helliwell System to assess trees’ amenity value.
- Experience carrying out tree surveys to BS5837 standards.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of laws relating to trees and tree management.
- Understanding of how trees and buildings affect each other.
- Isle of Man Worker status.

The full job description and person specification are available on the Isle of Man Government’s Jobtrain website. To view them and complete your online application, click the APPLY NOW button below.

Salary & benefits

£20.71–£24.11 per hour plus 8.33% rolled up holiday pay

Hours

Bank / Zero / Relief – flexible hours as required, with no guaranteed hours