Arboriculture
Professional Arboriculturist
Transport for London
Location
London
Salary
£31,289 per year
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
7 September 2026
Vacancy reference
Professional Arboriculturist Apprenticeship 2027 intake
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, 5 GCSE passes at grade C (4) or above, 48 UCAS Tariff points
About the role
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. 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 large scale infrastructure projects, proactive risk management, the creation of rain gardens and the expansion of our wildflower verges.
Requirements
5 GCSE passes at Grade C (4) or above (including Maths and English or equivalent). Plus 48 UCAS Tariff points from one or more of the following: 2 A-levels (A2), at least one at C or above; BTEC/C&G Level 3; 2 Scottish Highers at C or above; 3 Irish Highers at C or above; International Baccalaureate at 24 points; NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant discipline. Must have a passion for trees and landscape, and for improving the urban environment.
Working week
Hybrid working with 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period
Skills
Tree surveysPest and disease managementDesign review and contributionArboricultural impact assessmentsPlanting programmesContractor managementStrategic planningGISProject management
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Desired
Degree · Arboriculture and Urban Forestry · Grade Honours
Training & development
Future prospects
The candidate will receive a BSc Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Honours degree upon successful completion. The degree element of this apprenticeship is delivered online.
Things to consider
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50% of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. The degree element of this apprenticeship is delivered online, so you will need to be prepared for online learning. This role may close soon depending on the level of interest.
About Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) operates the transport system across London. The Arboriculture and Landscape Team are the subject matter experts in green infrastructure (GI), providing specialist support across all modes of the TfL network. This support is critical for ensuring TfL meets its policy objectives as set out in the Mayor's Transport Strategy and achieving the vision to be a strong, green heartbeat for London.
Website
www.tfl.gov.ukIf this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.