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We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working person with a keen interested in countryside management and public engagement to become a permanent part of the team at Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Elvaston Castle was the first Country Park in the UK in 1970 and its grade 2 star listed grounds have been a popular attraction to Derbyshire residents and visitors ever since.
Derbyshire County Council has been working with Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust to develop a long-term strategic vision for Elvaston that secures the heritage and site for future generations.
Working as part of the warden & ranger team at Elvaston Castle Country Park, you will:- Use your practical experience and conservation knowledge to
plan the work programme and carry out tasks to help maintain the gardens, grounds and Local Nature Reserve, such as vegetation/tree clearance, fencing, path repairs and habitat management - Communicate well with other members of the team, be well organised and a
team player but equally be able to work on your
own initiative. - Support Derbyshire County Council's wider objectives and play
a key role in the Countryside Service, not just the Elvaston team - Be a
friendly face and a first point of contact for visitors and contractors while you are working on the park and help them with enquiries facetoface, over the phone and via social media.
Supervise volunteer groups from a variety of backgrounds and support them to carry out practical tasks around the estate or in the allotment.
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Supervise wardens and part-time staff to safely and effectively carry out the work programme, reporting any issues to the park manager.
- Organise, promote and
run public events such as family trails around the park and support with the running of our annual Derbyshire Woodland Festival. - Contribute to the safe running of the estate by ensuring
safety checks are carried out regularly. This includes the fire alarms, legionella testing and the play area equipment.
- Generous annual leave
- Time off in lieu
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Discounts at selected county leisure centres
The post is a permanent, full-time position working 9am-5pm on a two-week rota, which includes working alternate weekends with a rest day in the week.
Occasionally, you may be required to support an event in the evening or on days outside your rota - these hours can be taken back as TOIL or in some circumstances paid as overtime.
Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply.
