Community Infrastructure Officer, Pullar House

£30,727 - £33,843
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a diverse and fast paced greenspace Infrastructure team. This involves a variety of tasks and challenges to help maintain our award winning parks and open spaces throughout Perth and Kinross.
You will be required to undertake the planning and management of work programmes and quality standards of work carried out contractors, including the procurement and administration of small works and services contracts to meet Community Greenspace policies, strategies and plans.

You will ensure health and safety, stock taking and expenditure procedures are adhered to and that maintenance and inspections are properly carried out.

You will support staff in the preparation, implementation and development of systems and procedures in Community Greenspace. You will also assist with the collation of performance information, procurement and management of contracts and audit contracts to ensure compliance with legislative requirements

You will explore and establish partnership working practices with Perth and Kinross communities and other stakeholders to develop alternative delivery mechanisms where appropriate for maintenance and or use of local community greenspace sites.

The successful candidate will have the ability to think quickly, using experience, information gathering and existing work practices to resolve problems.

This is a fast-paced work environment, so excellent organisation skills are key as are the ability to prioritise work loads, manage time & keep accurate records. It is vital to have good communication skills and with a variety of audiences.

The ability to use databases, spreadsheets, and other computer systems (ideally including mapping systems) would be advantageous.

The successful post-holder will be required to carry out site visits therefore a driving licence and reasonable level of fitness are required.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work from a work-related site for a minimum of two days per week, with the arrangements for part-time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

Minimum HNC or equivalent for responsibilities to be undertaken or significant equivalent experience in a work related discipline is required. Significant experience of working within a local authority or background in the areas relevant to the post.

Proven experience in the areas relevant to the post Commitment to professional development of self and others with experience of supporting and training volunteers to gain new skills.

Proven ability to deal with a wide cross section of the public in relation to customer requests and expectations Experience in innovative delivery or problem solving to achieve results

Knowledge of financial administration and budgeting Understanding of database management & customer survey systems.

Ability to resolve problems independently and/or refer if necessary.

Committed to providing an excellent service.

Must be pleasant and courteous at all times.

Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.

An understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to their areas of operation.

Must be able to think quickly and respond to circumstances as they arise.

Able to meet work schedule targets and other appropriate deadlines.

Organisational skills, ability to plan work, manage time & keep accurate records.

Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and email.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kirsty Scott, Greenspace Co-ordinator (Infrastructure) on 01738 475233.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!