Tree Officer Location : London Salary: £37,575 - £38,769 per annum The organisation is an award-winning housing association.
They have a national reputation for their innovative approach to urban and social regeneration.
The Role The successful candidate will: Lead on and manage all matters related to trees on Poplar HARCA estate areas and ensure that trees are proactively and reactively managed to reduce risk.
Ensure that policies and procedures relative to trees fulfil the legal responsibilities of the organisation as a landlord.
Be the first point of contact for information and advice on all aspects of tree management within the organisation.
Be pro-active in the identification of developments within the Landscape Industry and assess the viability of the inclusion of such developments into the department.
Liaise with all other departments within Poplar HARCA to ensure the goals of the Landscape Management Department are transparent and understood in relation to tree infrastructure.
Skills and Qualifications Minimum Level 3 Aboricultural qualification.
Lantra professional tree inspection.
Full UK driving license.
Ability to manage, supervise and demonstrate: - A comprehensive tree maintenance programme.
A comprehensive Tree Inspection, inventory, and contract management programme.
Proficiency in the use of IT equipment to communicate and to assist with scheduling, reporting and processing of data associated with the role.
Able to understand, and operate in, a resident led environment.
Experience of successful Urban Tree Management and Risk Management utilising industry specific software (desirable).
Experience of identifying and resolving plant failure issues (desirable).
Experience of managing Health & Safety Legislation within a Land Based Industry environment.
Knowledge of : BS3998 Tree management in the public realm, including a sound knowledge of related legislation, codes of practice and risk management.
Biodiversity Action Plans and Implementation (desirable).
Country side and Rights of Way Act and duties and responsibilities in relation to the act (desirable).
Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Legislation and duties and responsibilities in relation to the Act.
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