Countryside Operative

6 months ago


Saint Johns, United Kingdom Isle of Man Government Full time

**About the role**

Join us as a Countryside Operative for the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture In this role, you will be working as part of a small countryside maintenance estate team, undertaking a variety of maintenance, environmental and conservation tasks across the Departments public land portfolio consisting of forests, glens and hill-land.

You will undertake a diverse range of practical and manual based tasks to maintain, contribute and promote safe areas for the public and the enhancement of biodiversity. This will include mowing, tree felling, repairing boundaries and maintaining footpaths and trails.

**A workplace that invests in you**

***A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

***Annual leave starting from 21 days and all Manx and U.K. bank holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

***Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

***Ability to take an unpaid career break after 3 years service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

***Free car parking.

Youll be based at Thie Slieau Whallian, an award winning sustainable building offering an amazing office workspace and outdoor area you can enjoy during your lunch break.

**Working for the Isle of Man Public Service**

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

**Things to note**

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

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