Wokingham Town Council Grounds Person Vacancy

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

Would you like the opportunity to engage with the local community?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We are looking to recruit a Full time Grounds Officer to join our team and play a central role in managing our parks and open spaces.

About the team

We are a vibrant team which values teamwork and a love for the environment. We have strong community values and are a social team. You will work as part of the Parks Team, helping to maintain and develop parks and open spaces across the town,  alongside many volunteers.

About the role

The successful candidate will work with our Grounds Team to manage our 8 parks and open spaces.

We are looking for a resilient individual with an eye for detail who will take care of our parks and open spaces to a high standard so that our residents can enjoy them.

For further details of the role, please see the attached job description document.

To be shortlisted to interview for this position, your application will clearly evidence:

• Your ability to manage your own time effectively
• Your experience of engaging with and working with a wide range of different people
• Your knowledge of horticulture or an enthusiasm to learn on the job
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (a car allowance will be paid)

Contact details

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Marianna Pentek by email at mpentek@wokingham-tc.gov.uk

Benefits

£24,000 per annum.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 24 paid days (pro rata), plus bank holidays and membership of the Local Government pension scheme.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date: 11:59pm on 16th June 2024
• Shortlisting date: week commencing 17th June 2024
• Interview date: week commencing 24th June 2024

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality Statement

Wokingham Town Council is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

Important Information

Wokingham Town Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.