Arborist Apprentice

Company: The City Of London
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Location

Hampstead Heath Heathfield House, Hampstead Heath

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £27,010 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 35 hours, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm including a 60‑minute lunch break.

Employment Terms

Basis: Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Contract (24 months)

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake a varied workload, including a full range of Arboricultural tasks, across Hampstead Heath, Highgate Woods and Queens Park. The role requires learning to climb and maintain trees using basic Arboricultural tools and equipment, and assisting in the maintenance of trees in accordance with good Arboricultural practice. The apprentice will also aim to achieve the Level 2 Arborist qualification.

Qualifications

  • 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
  • Not in full‑time education at the time of applying
  • Non‑UK citizens must have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
  • Evidence of English and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Successful selection is based on suitability, commitment to the apprenticeship, and not solely on qualification.

Equal Opportunity

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: June 5th, 2026