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About the role
Join the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture as a Bank Arboricultural Officer and help protect and enhance the Island's trees, woodlands and green spaces. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated arboricultural professional to apply their expertise across a diverse range of projects while supporting services through an exciting period of change.
Working within the Forestry, Amenity and Lands Directorate, you'll provide professional arboricultural advice on matters including tree preservation, planning applications, tree risk management and plant health. You'll undertake inspections and surveys, respond to public enquiries and contribute to policies that promote the sustainable management of the Island's tree population.
You'll support the management of an extraordinary and diverse estate that includes 2,800 hectares of forestry, 8,000 hectares of upland land, National Glens, parks and amenity areas, a sawmill and a significant portfolio of buildings and structures. Your work will help safeguard and shape some of the Island's most valued natural assets for future generations.
This is a flexible, as-required role with hours offered to meet operational needs. While there are no guaranteed hours, opportunities will be available to support the team during periods of increased workload, staff absence, annual leave and project work.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary.
✔ Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Free car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Charles.Harrison@gov.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.