Location
Bewick House, Norwich NR1 1RY with a mix of home working and field work across East Anglia.

Hours
Part time, 3 days per week

Salary
£27,108 per annum full time equivalent (£16,265.13 per annum for 3 days per week)

About Norfolk Wildlife Services
Norfolk Wildlife Services (NWS) is the ecological and arboricultural consultancy arm of Norfolk Wildlife Trust. We provide expert advice and practical services to clients and partners, supporting the creation of a wilder Norfolk. Our work directly contributes to the Trust’s vision of a county where nature is thriving and valued by all, with all profits reinvested into nature recovery.

About the Role
As an Assistant Arboriculturist, you will support contracts in and around East Anglia by carrying out field-based tree surveys, collecting data, and producing clear, professional reports. You will assist with Tree Preservation Order (TPO) applications and provide arboricultural input to help clients navigate the planning system. This role involves a hybrid working pattern including office, home, and field work, with opportunities to collaborate with the Ecology team on field tasks.

Additional Information
This is a permanent part-time position (3 days per week) offering competitive pay, generous pension contributions, comprehensive sick pay, life insurance, and strong support for ongoing professional development. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a commercial arboricultural operation or similar environment.
- Strong BS5837:2012 survey experience and confident data collection in the field.
- Experience with tree risk assessments, tree planting and aftercare, and knowledge of tree biology, physiology, and morphology is beneficial.

About You
- Personable, organized, and comfortable working with clients.
- Able to work unsupervised, manage your workload effectively, and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
- Strong interest in developing your arboriculture career.
- Willingness to work flexibly across office, home, and field environments.

Qualifications
- Level 3 equivalent qualification in Arboriculture or related subject/experience.
- Working toward a higher-level arboricultural diploma (or equivalent).
- Lantra Professional Tree Inspection or equivalent qualification.
- Good tree species identification skills, including veteran tree awareness.
- Working knowledge of trees in the planning system and how arboricultural advice is used.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business-use insurance.