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Parks & Countryside Officer Level 1

Directorate
Service Delivery
Vacancy type
Permanent full time
Salary
£24,529 - £27,276 per annum
Closing date
4 November 2024

Vacancy Number MDC001833

Grade of Post: C

Location: Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon. CM9 5UR 

Description

We are looking for a dedicated and committed individual to join our busy Parks and Countryside Team.  You will be working to provide a high level of service to our residents and service user by helping us to maintain the grounds and infrastructure of our 25 parks and open spaces across our District. These include the flagship sites of Promenade Park in Maldon & Riverside Park in Burnham on Crouch.

The Parks & Countryside team’s “annualised hours” means working 29 hours per week October to March, increasing to 46 hours per week during April to September, which are paid monthly at an average of 38 hours/week across the year (April to March). Between September 24 to end of March 25 only, the successful candidate will be expected to work a 38 hour week which will vary from the rest of the team due to the way annualised hours are calculated. Please familiarise yourself with this and feel free to ask any questions on this before applying if you are unsure.

The role will also require you to work regular weekends/bank holidays as part of the team rota, with occasional additional paid hours available to support major events and Council activities.

Full training, uniform and PPE will be provided as part of these roles.

About this role

The ideal candidate will have the desirable competencies listed below, although training will be given both to meet the basic skill/qualifications and as ongoing professional development.

  • Work in partnership with others to achieve high standards of grounds maintenance.
  • Organise own working methods within guidelines to ensure safe working and adherence with health & safety procedures/instructions.
  • Operate basic machinery and driving of vehicles.
  • Undertake general gardening and grounds maintenance duties which may include:
  • Bin emptying and litter picking at MDC sites across the district.
  • Grass cutting duties including strimming and pedestrian mowing.
  • Hedge trimming and clearing of arisings.
  • Weeding and flower bed maintenance.
  • Leaf clearance.
  • Overmarking of sports pitches.
  • Basic maintenance of vehicles and equipment safety checks.

In order to carry out this role, you will need to hold a full driving licence and be able to meet or obtain via training the qualifications/experience as listed within the Job Description.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority based in Maldon, an area which boasts an enviable quality of life and stunning countryside, yet within easy reach of London. We promote a professional work environment with a focus on self-development, innovation, and collaborative working.

If this interests you, we look forward to receiving your application.

In return we offer you an attractive salary package with local government benefits along with the opportunity to work in a beautiful rural district steeped in history and heritage.

For an informal discussion about this position

For further information about the role, please contact Joe Poole, Parks & Countryside Team Leader (01621 732652) joe.poole@maldon.gov.uk or Graham Brown, Countryside & Coast Manager (01621 732647) graham.brown@maldon.gov.uk or download and read the job description.

To apply

Complete the application form online. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you.

It is Council policy not to respond to applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Therefore should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Guidance notes for applicants and further documents are available here.

In addition to a competitive salary you will be entitled to participate in the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme and will benefit from free parking in the Council Office car park. You will also be entitled to discounted local gym membership and payment of one annual professional fee (if applicable). You will also have access to a range of work/life balance policies.

As part of any recruitment process, the Council collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The Council is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For more information please see the Council’s Privacy Notice to understand your rights.

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability, marital status and other protected characteristics.