Estate Worker

Job Introduction
**Main Purpose**
- To maintain the horticultural areas of the estate with an emphasis on the care and development of Regency Pleasure Grounds
- To assist with management of habitats, wildlife and carry out general tasks to a high standard
- To supervise and develop the garden volunteer group and other volunteers
- To work with apprentices and other work placements
- To ensure that access points and routes, bridges, seats and other furniture is properly maintained
- To assist in setting up and running of events including Bio blitz, music festivals and Christmas
- To participate in a 7-day, core hour working rota to ensure site presence, public safety and enjoyment of the Country Park and House,
- To build positive relationships with managers, staff, stakeholders, partners, service providers and customers.
- To ensure the security of UCP and its contents, including the operating of alarm systems and opening and closing tasks.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and improve the formal Regency Pleasure Grounds, Walled Garden, Borders, Winter Garden and other horticultural features
- Assist with the management of habitats, wildlife and general estate maintenance tasks
- To supervise and mentor the Horticultural Apprentice, providing appropriate training and expert advise
- Supervise and develop the extensive volunteer team, with an emphasis on the garden volunteers and student placements
- Contribute to site work programs
- To contribute to and assist in the running of events including the Bio Blitz, guided walks college and youth groups
- Actively participate in the UCP 7 day a week rota to ensure and oversee the smooth daily running of Upton Country Park and House.
- To assist in the maintenance of the heritage features of the estate
- Assist and manage the response to any on site emergency (including, if necessary, contacting external services.
- Assist in the day-to-day operation of UCP facilities. including the Welcome Centre, Education Centre and Upton House
- Maintain the outdoor structures, play equipment, water features and other equipment/fixtures and update H&S documentation relating to these and other equipment.
- Ensure that visitors have paid for parking
- Maintain the Pay and Display machines

**Also including**:

- Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained/serviced/repaired as and when required
- Patrol UCP, providing a high quality customer focused service through advice and information whilst also encouraging visitors to behave in a responsible manner and obey relevant byelaws and codes of practice
- Undertake and maintain written or computerised records of management work, plant surveys, wildlife records and other activities/events as required and use Council IT systems
- Assist, as appropriate, in the preparation of interpretive materials, including the recording of management work and events
- Assist, as appropriate, with bookings, weddings, events and activities, including conducting guided walks and assisting with educational activities
- Procure goods, equipment and services, ensuring accurate records are maintained
- To ensure security of UCP and its contents, including the operation of alarm systems, key holding and opening and closing tasks

**Based at Upton Country park in Poole.**

**Working Environment**

The post requires physical outdoor working in all weathers. Occasional office work may also be necessary to fulfil the duties required.

**Working Hours**

The post holder is required to work a minimum of 37 hr/wk to include evenings, weekends (usually every other) and bank holidays as required as part of a 7-day, core hour duty rota. Estate Workers will be expected to cover each other, for example, when one is on annual leave. The post holder is required to give adequate notice (usually no less than two weeks) for standard absence requests.

**Lone Working**

This post requires occasional lone working

**Manual Handling**

This post requires manual handling and practical duties

**Responsible First Aider**

This post requires a valid HSE 1-day First Aid certification as minimum

**Uniform**

This post requires uniform (provided).

**Vehicle**

This post holder will be required to use BCP Council fleet vehicles. Regular tractor and trailer driving is required.

**About BCP Council**

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

**Our Benefits**

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all emp