Overview
Operative APP Trees and Greenspaces – Fixed Term
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Operative APP Trees and Greenspaces
- Job Location: Shire Hall
- Salary: £15,580 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: Two years
- Closing Date: 19/10/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 12342
- This post is not open to job share
Trees and Greenspaces Operative, Apprenticeship (Level 2 Arborist)
About the Team and Role
We have three apprenticeships positions to join our team. You work to achieve Level 2 Arborist Certificate. Working to undertake tree planting, maintenance, and landscape activities, including monitoring health of sites within your defined geographical area, in accordance with industry standards.
There are three positions 2 year fixed term contracts available, which will form part of two teams covering the Gloucestershire County.
About you
You will be enthusiastic, enjoy working outdoors and having a interest in nature, biodiversity and impacts on the environment.
About us
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sara Noons, Trees & Greenspace Manager via email at Sara.Noons@Gloucestershire.Gov.UK
Closing date 19th October 2025
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview between 30th October > 31st October 2025
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Tree & Greenspace Operative, (Level 2 Arborist, Apprenticeship) – Job Profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
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