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SalaryPark Operations Assistant - Thorndon Country Park
Permanent, Part Time
Up to £22,361 per annum (FTE)
Location: Brentwood
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
Please note this is a part time position working 37 hours across a two week period. This role involves working Saturday and Sunday all day plus 3 evenings during the week (evening shift times vary as the park closing times change throughout the year). The pro rata salary for this role will be £11,180.50 per annum.
The Opportunity
Based at Thorndon Country Park, the Park Operations Assistant will ensure the park is secure and open at critical times during the day for visitors. This includes access to all the facilities which are expected to be safe and well-presented environments for the visiting public. You will be expected to carry out a variety of duties and tasks in order to maintain the grounds & infrastructure and there will be the opportunity to expand the core role as required to meet the needs of the park. Please use the links below to find out more about our park.
Thorndon Country Park
Accountabilities
The ideal candidate will have the desirable competencies listed below, although training will be given both to meet the basic skill/qualifications and as ongoing professional development.
The Experience You Will Bring
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Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.
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What you should do next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.
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