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Tree Asset Team Leader, Skipton
Salary: £41,511- £45,718 per annum
Expires: 14/11/2024
Company: North Yorkshire Council
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time
Lead the Way in Tree Asset Management!
Are you passionate about trees and woodlands? Do you aspire to be part of a dynamic, newly established team committed to excellence in tree and woodland management? North Yorkshire Council, the largest and newest local authority in England, is seeking dedicated and professional individuals to join our friendly Tree & Woodland Team.
We are looking for a Tree Asset Team Leader, who will manage and lead a professional Tree Assessment Team within the Tree & Woodland section of the Parks and Grounds Service, to ensure the delivery of tree survey & assessment, ensuring the Councils statutory duties are met. This will require a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication.
Our Service
NYC Parks and Grounds Service is responsible for maintaining and enhancing all designated parks and public open spaces, including those within Council-owned housing in North Yorkshire. Our duties also encompass managing all arboricultural services, which includes protected trees, tree asset management, tree operations, woodland creation, and urban tree planting. Additionally, we handle horticulture, community infrastructure such as play areas and allotments, deliver commercial services directly to customers and businesses, and engage in extensive partnership working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
The Role:
* Ensuring Duty of Care: Making sure the council meets its obligations in a reasonable and proportionate manner within the available resources.
* Team Management: Leading a team of Tree Assessors to survey and manage the council’s tree stock according to the Tree and Woodland Policy, which follows the VALID tree risk principles.
* Surveying and Assessment: Overseeing the assessment of trees in various locations such as highways, parks, public open spaces, housing, corporate properties, schools, and crematoria. This includes using handheld devices to capture data into the Arbortrack asset management system.
* Collaboration: Working closely with the Tree Operations Team Leader and liaising with external contractors and in-house tree surgery teams to create planned maintenance schedules within budget and timescales. Collaboration with members of the parks & grounds team to realise commercial opportunities.
* Reporting and Technical Support: Reporting to the Tree & Woodland Manager and other internal and external stakeholders in providing technical GIS support using Arbortrack and other mapping software for operational, tree planting, and reporting purposes.
* Customer Enquiries: Managing a high volume of customer enquiries alongside the Parks & Grounds Customer Communications Officer.
What you will bring:
You will have a Level 3 qualification in Arboriculture, along with knowledge and understanding of tree morphology / physiology, species types, growth habits and associated pests and diseases.
You will also have:
* Detailed understanding and working knowledge of BS3998:2010 and the European Tree pruning Standards 2021.
* Experience in Arboricultural Risk Management at managerial level.
* An understanding and demonstrable knowledge of legal aspects, particularly common law in relation to boundary and property issues involving trees.
* Experience in managing tree maintenance contracts within associated budget restraints.
* Ability to identify, understand and research consequences to tree health and public safety arising and recommend / instigate appropriate management prescriptions.
Working for us:
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, lots more…
Contact and Apply:
If you are interested in learning more about our opportunity, please contact Helen Arnold, Tree & Woodlands Manager on 07816977852 or Helen.Arnold@northyorks.gov.uk for an informal conversation. Please note the location can be altered to suit the right candidate.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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