Senior Arborist

Join Our Arboriculture Team in London’s Greenest Borough
Senior Arborist
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your Arboriculture career within one of London’s most diverse and valued urban forests.
You will play a key role leading a skilled team of arborists working across our country parks, parks, & open spaces, including several historically significant and biodiverse sites. Our borough offers an unmatched setting for arborists who value quality workmanship, professional standards, and meaningful public service.
This role is ideal for:

- Experienced arborists and climbers ready to progress into a leadership role
- Early-career team leaders looking to develop management skills while continuing hands-on tree work

You will:

- Lead and motivate a skilled team delivering high-quality tree maintenance and management
- Ensure excellent standards of health & safety, workmanship, and professionalism
- Work across some of London’s most historic, ecologically rich, and high-profile green spaces
- Contribute to the long-term care of trees within heritage landscapes and public open spaces

About You – Experience & Skillset
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

- Proven climbing experience (minimum of three years)
- NPTC qualifications: CS30, CS31, CS38, CS39 (essential)
- A full valid UK driving licence
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead by example
- A genuine passion for arboriculture and public green spaces

Why Join Us?

- Being part of a dedicated team that prioritises quality over quantity
- Make a real contribution to the management of heritage trees and vital public green spaces
- Join a supportive, professional environment committed to training and career development

Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about arboriculture and want to work where your skills truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your career where it matters most.
Contact details:
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Arborist Team Manager, christopher.langdown@enfield.gov.uk, 020 8132 0771, for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk
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Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.