Parks and Estates Officer

3 weeks ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Thorpe St Andrew Town Council Full time

**Job Title**:Parks and Estates Officer
**Location**:Thorpe St Andrew Town Council

**Level/Salary**:from £23,500 + LGPS Pension

**Position Type**:37 hours per week
**Range**:(Monday to Friday)

**Applications Accepted By**: Operational Manager, Town Hall, Pound Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, NR7 0UL

The Parks and Estates section of Thorpe St Andrew Town Council is looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Parks and Estates Officer. Your duties will involve a range of tasks including grounds maintenance, building and amenity monitoring and maintenance, adherence to health and safety guidelines, and supporting the wider Town Council team as required.

**ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under general direction from their line manager, to maintain and supervise the day-to-day operational running of council recreational parks and sporting facilities, and assist in maintaining the aesthetic of the wider Thorpe St Andrew area.

1. Safely operate equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance

2. Undertake routine grounds and building maintenance work

3. Maintain sports pitches and amenity playing surfaces

4. Assist with queries and issues arising from use of Town Council buildings

5. Drive and maintain vehicles and equipment as required

6. Inform line manager or where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment

7. Ensure the safe use, storage and disposal of herbicides and other similar substances

8. Promote the Health and Safety of self and others. Respond to emergencies

9. Maintain a highly visible public presence on Town Council sites and deal with enquires in a timely and positive manner

10. Monitor and document the usage of Town Council facilities.

11. Monitor, record and promote responsible park and mooring usage, issuing enforcement through any bye
- laws, contract-law, fixed penalty notice and/or delegated powers as required

12. Support Town Council Events

13. Monitor and report issues and breaches of the allotment garden rules on allotment sites as required

14. Undertake any such duties reasonably requested which are commensurate with the general level of responsibility

15. Undertake training as directed

16. Actively support the principles and practice of equality and equal opportunities

We want everyone to feel valued, supported and comfortable being their true self at work. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer, supporting social mobility and giving opportunities to people whatever their background.

Hours of work will include occasional evenings and weekends, so flexibility and reliability are therefore important.

**Job Title: Parks and Estates Officer**

**Location**:Thorpe St Andrew Town Council

**Level/Salary**:from £23,500 + LGPS Pension **Position**:37 hours
**Range**:Type: (Monday to Friday)
**Person Specification**

**THE PERSON SO APPOINTED MUST FULFIL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS**:
**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**

Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 2 years prior grounds maintenance experience.

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**
- A valid ‘full’ driving license
- Awareness of Health and Safety requirements
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of dealing with competing deadlines

**DESIRABLE SKILLS**
- Formal training in manual handling
- NPTC Chainsaw CS30, CS31a, CS31b
- Competence in the Safe Use of Pesticides PA1 + PA6
- Experience of enforcement activities related to local government
- Experience of general building maintenance

APPLICATIONS ARE REQUESTED IN THE FORM OF CV AND COVERING LETTER BY EMAIL

Pay: From £23,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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