Opportunity
Employer description:
Location: London/ Hybrid
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Job overview:
TfL engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of London’s transport system.
The Arboriculture and Landscape Team are TfL’s subject-matter experts in green infrastructure, providing specialist support across all modes of the TfL network. This work is critical to meeting policy objectives set out in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and to delivering TfL’s vision of being a strong, green heartbeat for London.
The role contributes to ensuring green infrastructure assets are safe, protected and effectively managed, while supporting continuous improvement and providing trusted technical advice across the organisation.
A genuine passion for trees, landscape and the urban environment is essential, as the role plays a key part in creating a healthier, greener city.
What will you be doing?
As an apprentice, your 4-year development programme will be made up of a primary placement within the Arboriculture and Landscape team and supplemented with various placement rotations across the business. TfL's aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.
TfL also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
- Day-to-day you will be supporting the Senior Arboriculture and Landscape Specialists with a focus on carrying out and auditing tree surveys, pest and disease management, reviewing and contributing to designs, arboricultural impact assessments, advising on planting programmes, working with contractors, and contributing/ implementing strategic plans and policies.
- You will gain experience in managing a large tree stock and contributing to an unparalleled scale, scope and variety of projects such as largescale infrastructure projects; proactive risk management; the creation of raingardens; and the expansion of our wildflower verges.
- You will work closely with TfL colleagues across the business in all manner of areas such as Safety, Health and Environment, Asset Operations, GIS, Planning, Policy, Engineering, and Customer Services.
Sustainability is central to TfL’s ethos. The programme includes opportunities to support TfL’s green strategy and help protect and regenerate the natural environment.
What Qualifications will you gain?
On successful completion of the programme, you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry degree.
What TfL offer:
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
- Discounted National Rail and Eurostar travel
- Defined pension contribution scheme
- Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
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TfL values candidates who demonstrate:
- Care for colleagues, customers and the work they do
- Openness to new ideas and collaboration
- Adaptability, inclusivity and a willingness to innovate