We are looking for an enthusiastic Arboricultural Support Officer to join our Parks team at Enable!
About Us
The London Borough of Wandsworth has one of the richest varieties of green spaces in central London. Enable Leisure and Culture manages 32 parks, commons and green spaces as well as delivers leisure services such as outdoor events, filming, sports provision and wellbeing activities throughout the borough.
The Arboricultural Team has responsibility in ensuring the borough’s trees are effectively managed. This involves inspecting the borough’s tree stock across Housing, Highways, Education and Parks, organising necessary work with the council’s tree work contractors, determining applications to work on protected trees and providing advice to the borough’s Planning Department.
Benefits
Reports to: Senior Arboricultural Officer
Based: Wansdworth Common
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: Full Time Permanent Position, 40 hours per week
Role Overview
We are looking for an individual who has a good understanding of a busy parks service or has experience working in an Office environment (such as for a landscaping, construction or contracting company). You will have experience supporting a team of specialists and will be able to demonstrate where you have provided excellent customer service.
The ideal candidate is an organise and friendly individual who relishes providing support and assistance and achieving team goals. The focus will be on quality interactions with members of the public and external stakeholders, providing swift and professional responses at all times.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Experience: