Role overview

Role Description

Maydencroft is looking for an Assistant Arboricultural Consultant to primarily support the delivery of tree safety inspections across a portfolio of utility sites in the Thames Valley region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong arboricultural background who is looking to develop their consultancy career. The role is primarily field-based, with occasional attendance at our regional offices, and would suit someone moving from practical arboriculture, tree surveying or a junior consultancy role.

Applicants should either already hold the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) qualification or be willing to complete

the course and qualification within the first six months of employment. Where required, Maydencroft will provide funding, guidance and support through this process.

The workplace

The position will largely be remote, with occasional working from our offices at Pigeon House Farm, Dorney, Windsor, SL4 6QB, and One Garden City, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3BF.

Salary

Starting salary of between £29,000 and £32,000 per annum, dependent upon candidate experience. There is potential for a salary review following successful completion of probation and/or the Lantra Professional Tree Inspection qualification.

Permanent (subject to successful completion of a six-month probation period)

Working hours

Standard working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times available by agreement.

Benefits:

22 days' annual leave, plus public holidays, with an annual increase of one day for every full year's service up to a maximum of 27 days;
Training and development opportunities, including funded Lantra PTI course and qualification where required;
Structured development towards a full Arboricultural Consultant role;
Company vehicle provided for business use, together with the equipment, software and support required to undertake surveys efficiently;
Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your arboricultural consultancy skills;
Annual performance-related salary reviews;
Company pension scheme in accordance with auto-enrolment requirement
Relevant professional membership fees paid;
Flexible start and finish times, with a mixture of site-based, home-based and office-based working depending on project requirements.

Closing Date

Friday 14th August at 5pm GMT

We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Equal Opportunities

Maydencroft Limited is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in all our employment practices, policies and procedures for all existing, potential and former employees, contractors, customers, suppliers - and every individual we work with.