One year apprenticeship in partnership with Capel Manor College
Epping Forest is London and Essexs largest open space and its one of Britains most precious wood pasture landscapes. It was acquired 131 years ago, at the birth of the public access and conservation movement, for the public good by the City of London.
We are seeking to recruit 3 Apprentice Conservation Arborists to assist in the management and treatment of our veteran trees.
Assisting in the management and treatment of our veteran trees, you will need to have experience of working in an outdoor environment and an interest in trees and woodland, along with their management and conservation. The Trees and Timber (level 2) apprenticeship requires attendance equivalent to 1 day per week at Capel Manor College (Enfield).
Starting salary will be 12,751.
For further information about Epping Forest you can visit our website www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforest
To apply online please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs
Alternatively, for an application pack, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting the appropriate reference number OS080. Minicom Service available on 020 7332 3732.
The closing date for returned applications is 12pm, Friday 22nd July 2010
Interviews will be held during week commencing 8th August 2010.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially encourage applications from women and individuals with a BAME background.