Kew Specialist Certificates in Arboriculture
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Kew Specialist Certificates in Arboriculture
This is a one year practical course at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] working full time with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Arboricultural team and the Arboretum Nursery team. This position is ideally suited to a newly qualified arboricultural student, who wants to further their knowledge and experience by working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] experts on managing the world famous tree collections at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
More Details
Applicants are expected as a minimum to hold a Level 2 qualification in Arboriculture and have the following Arboriculture certification: CS30 & CS38 and should have six months* practical climbing experience in a professional arboricultural environment (*six months in total – not, for example, one day a week for six months).
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Please upload a short cover letter (approximately 250 words) explaining your reasons for applying for this particular specialism.
About the Employer
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position is £26,234 per annum [Student Pay Scale]. Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Wakehurst.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.