Arborist Apprentice

Overview

Office Location: Hampstead Heath Heathfield House.

Salary: £27,010 per annum. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 35 hours, 7:30am – 3:30pm including a 60 minute lunch break.

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

Level of DBS required for this role: Basic. No security or BPSS checks required. No political restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied workload including full range of Arboricultural tasks.
• Spend time across Hampstead Heath, Highgate Woods and Queens Park sites.
• Learn to climb and maintain trees using basic Arboricultural tools and equipment.
• Assist in tree maintenance in accordance with good Arboricultural practice.
• Complete apprenticeship duration of 24 months, including End Point Assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 by summer holidays.
• Not in full‑time education at time of application.
• English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent (or evidence of equivalent).
• Eligibility for UK residence (non‑UK citizens must have permission and have lived in UK for at least three years).
• Committed to achieving Level 2 Arborist qualification.

Equal Opportunities

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

Closing date: 23:59 on 3 June 2026.

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