Job Details: Job Reference: HCC619507 Salary Range: £32,149 - £35,241 per annum Work Location: Bishops Waltham Highways Depot, Bishops Waltham Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 12 January 2025 The Role: This vacancy offers the opportunity to work in a large and experienced arboricultural team with a diverse workload. The candidate will benefit from professional arboricultural support and knowledge (several of the team are now chartered arboriculturists). We welcome applications from candidates that are trained (or training) in arboriculture and are looking to build a professional career. The role offers further training and support and encourages continual professional development. A willingness to learn is important. Additionally, this role would also be suitable for candidates that wish to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Arboriculture (lasting between 21-30 months). For more information, please see the apprenticeship standard. What We Can Offer You: We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package. Additional Information: Arboricultural Assistant Job Description and Person Specification Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Chris Corder, Assistant Arboricultural Manager on 07540 238 178 Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.