PLA/1801 - Operations Manager - Arboriculture
£34,373 - £38,553

Prince Rock Depot Permanent 37 hours per week 53 weeks per year Grade H (£34,373 to £38,553)

Operations Manager Arboriculture Role Profile

 

Are you passionate about working with and leading a team of people to care for and enhance trees in urban spaces?

 

Do you value the role trees can play in healthy green cities? Do you have the skills and knowledge to run an arboricultural service across Plymouth’s urban forest?  

 

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Operations Manager to join and lead the Arboriculture team in PCC’s Street Services department.

 

The team has the responsibility to promote, manage and enhance Plymouth City Council’s tree estate in a manner that delivers maximum benefits for people and nature. The post will be part of the Plan for Trees Investment Programme, ensuring that the value and condition of the urban forest is maintained and enhanced for the city.  

 

This role is responsible for planning, leading and developing the team to deliver a high standard of arboriculture practices across the city, covering all aspects of tree management. You will ensure that all regulations concerning practices and the use of specialist equipment are met, engaging positively and safeguarding the public and stakeholders at all times and the oversight of the Ash-Dieback Action Plan.  

 

Key duties will include:

 

·  the operational management of a team of arborists, and tree officers, and support staff to manage defects and inspect the trees across the city under PCC ownership

· liaising within Street Scene, other Council departments and external stakeholders;

· supporting the development and implementation of a new digital asset management system,

· budget monitoring and

· delivering a quality service to members and communities, ensuring that the PCC tree estate plays a significant role in responding to the climate emergency and enabling the sustainable growth of the City.  

 

This person will need to be/have:

 

· an excellent communicator to be able to confidently liaise with Councillors, residents and contractors · able to work independently and a part of a team with the confidence to evaluate situations and make clear decisions in line with relevant legislation and local policy

· A strong knowledge of trees

· Organised and self-motivated

· Experience of IT systems, databases and administrative processes

· Good financial/ budget management

· Experience of working with a diverse range of people/ customers/ contractors and dealing with sometimes challenging situations

· You will be able to play your part in continuing the development of our team and partnerships. 

· Comfortable working in a hybrid role both indoors and outdoors

 

This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the service.   

 

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Avent, on 01752 304184.

 

Closing Date - Sunday 12 August 2022

 

Vacancy Description
Prince Rock Depot Permanent 37 hours per week 53 weeks per year Grade H (£34,373 to £38,553)
 

Operations Manager Arboriculture Role Profile

 

Are you passionate about working with and leading a team of people to care for and enhance trees in urban spaces?

 

Do you value the role trees can play in healthy green cities? Do you have the skills and knowledge to run an arboricultural service across Plymouth’s urban forest?  

 

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Operations Manager to join and lead the Arboriculture team in PCC’s Street Services department.

 

The team has the responsibility to promote, manage and enhance Plymouth City Council’s tree estate in a manner that delivers maximum benefits for people and nature. The post will be part of the Plan for Trees Investment Programme, ensuring that the value and condition of the urban forest is maintained and enhanced for the city.  

 

This role is responsible for planning, leading and developing the team to deliver a high standard of arboriculture practices across the city, covering all aspects of tree management. You will ensure that all regulations concerning practices and the use of specialist equipment are met, engaging positively and safeguarding the public and stakeholders at all times and the oversight of the Ash-Dieback Action Plan.  

 

Key duties will include:

 

·  the operational management of a team of arborists, and tree officers, and support staff to manage defects and inspect the trees across the city under PCC ownership

· liaising within Street Scene, other Council departments and external stakeholders;

· supporting the development and implementation of a new digital asset management system,

· budget monitoring and

· delivering a quality service to members and communities, ensuring that the PCC tree estate plays a significant role in responding to the climate emergency and enabling the sustainable growth of the City.  

 

This person will need to be/have:

 

· an excellent communicator to be able to confidently liaise with Councillors, residents and contractors · able to work independently and a part of a team with the confidence to evaluate situations and make clear decisions in line with relevant legislation and local policy

· A strong knowledge of trees

· Organised and self-motivated

· Experience of IT systems, databases and administrative processes

· Good financial/ budget management

· Experience of working with a diverse range of people/ customers/ contractors and dealing with sometimes challenging situations

· You will be able to play your part in continuing the development of our team and partnerships. 

· Comfortable working in a hybrid role both indoors and outdoors

 

This role is suitable for flexible working subject to the needs of the service.   

 

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Avent, on 01752 304184.

 

Closing Date - Sunday 12 August 2022