Douglas City Council
Arborist
Grade 5, SCP 20 – 26 (£32,228 - £38,539)
We are looking for an enthusiastic arborist to work within our Arborist Team. Reporting to the Head Arborist you will be part of a team of professionals responsible for providing an excellent arboriculture service. You will undertake Arboriculture works to ensure the health, safety and general maintenance of the tree stock. You will work as part of the emergency ‘call out’ service, when required. You must be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, and be computer literate.
If you have worked in a similar position and have experience in arboriculture (to include aerial rescue, tree climbing, pruning and planting) and hold a NPTC chainsaw proficiency certificate then we would welcome an application from you.
For the above post, you must be physically fit and prepared to work outdoors in all-weather conditions. You must also hold a full clean valid driving licence.
An application form and full role details (job description) can be downloaded at www.douglas.gov.im or by contacting the HR Section on 696455.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:
- Friday, 11th July 2025 at 5.00 pm
Building Control Manager
Grade PO, SCP 39 – 45 (£56,267 - £65,026)
Douglas City Council is seeking a Building Control Manager to manage a small local authority Building Control team based in Douglas, capital city of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is not covered by the Building Safety Act 2022 so Building Inspectors and Building Control Managers are not required to be registered but you should have the competencies to manage the team, plus specialist consultants when required, on a wide range of projects.
In addition to a detailed knowledge of building safety and the regulations, you should have the ability to foster strong working relationships across various sectors. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the Council’s reputation while driving innovation and improvements. You will also represent the Council when liaising with the Isle of Man Government on building control related matters.
The successful candidate should have a construction related degree (or equivalent qualification) and a professional qualification in a relevant subject or they should be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a building control function.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a small forward-thinking and ambitious local authority, we would welcome an application from you.
A detailed job description and person specification can be downloaded by visiting the Council’s website (www.douglas.gov.im) or you can contact the Human Resources Section on 01624 696455.
For more information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Pycroft, Assistant Chief Officer (Regeneration) on (01624) 696305.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday, 18th July 2025 at 5.00 pm.
Assistant Arborist (Trainee)
Grade 4, SCP 16 – 22 (£28,865 - £34,198) - increasing to Grade 5, SCP 20 – 26 (£32,228 - £38,539) once initial training is completed.
An opportunity has arisen within the Council to take on a Trainee Assistant Arborist. Working alongside our dedicated team of arborists you will gain practical experience in tree care. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop a career in arboriculture through hands-on and on-the-job training to safely perform the many varied aspects of arboriculture.
If you have a passion for becoming a tree surgeon, hold a valid driving licence, have good attention to detail, are self-motivated and enthusiastic with a desire to learn new things then we would like to hear from you. A committed approach to health and safety and a head for heights are also required for this role. You will be expected to attend training courses with an approved training provider to be trained to NPTC standards.
An application form and full details of the role (job description and selection criteria) can be downloaded at www.douglas.gov.im or by contacting the Human Resources Section on 696455.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is:
- Friday, 11th July 2025 at 5.00 pm
Assistant Head Arborist
Grade 6, SCP 24 – 30 (£36,285 - £43,993)
We are looking for an experienced individual to join our Arborist team. You will be part of a team of professionals responsible for providing an excellent arboriculture service. You will undertake skilled Arboriculture duties to ensure the safe, efficient and effective completion of works within industry standards. You will plant, maintain and remove trees and other woody plants using previous knowledge of tree anatomy and biology along with climbing and trimming skills.
You must be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, be computer literate, and have previous supervisory experience. If you have experience of undertaking tree surveys with the ability to draw up risk assessments, have previous experience in arboriculture including aerial rescue, tree climbing, pruning and planting, and hold a NPTC chainsaw proficiency certificate then we would welcome an application from you.
For the above post, you must be physically fit and prepared to work outdoors in all-weather conditions. You must also hold a full clean valid driving licence.
An application form and full role details (job description) can be downloaded at www.douglas.gov.im or by contacting the HR Section on 696455.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is:
- Friday, 11th July 2025 at 5.00 pm
