Junior Arborist
Harcourt Arboretum is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Junior Arborist to join the Arboriculture team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within one of the UK’s finest tree collections, spread over 130 acres of historic and Picturesque landscape. As a Junior Arborist, you will play a crucial part in the ongoing maintenance, development, and enhancement of the Arboretum, ensuring the highest arboricultural standards are met.
You will collaborate closely with the Arboretum Curator and Arboricultural Supervisor to maintain and improve the diverse plant collection. You will participate in creating outstanding arboricultural displays and natural amenities, including the care of trees, shrubs, and meadow grasslands. You will engage with the broader Arboretum team, including the Education Team, to contribute to educational activities and public events. You will assist with delivering tours and educational programs to various audiences, including trainees and volunteers.
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.
About You
To apply for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:
- NPTC CS30.1 – Maintenance of a Chainsaw
- NPTC CS30.2 – Crosscut & Stack Using a Chainsaw
- NPTC CS31 – Fell & Process Small Trees
- NPTC CS38 – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
- NPTC CS39 – Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
As an employer, the University of Oxford genuinely care about employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that they offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
The University of Oxford’s staff and students come from all over the world, and they proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template, as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description; please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
The University of Oxford aims to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Ben Jones, Curator who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (recruitment@obg.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within the Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Friday 6 September 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.
