Field Assistant Plessey Woods.2833

Job Description

The CouncilNorthumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Governments ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. Thats why we want bold, creative and agilethinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://workingThe ServiceNorthumberland County Councils Countryside and Green Spaces Team currently operates three Field Teams which carry out practical management work on public rights of way and at Country Parks and other Green Spaces.The roleYou will be based at Plessey Woods Country Park near Bedlington and under the direction of the Field Officer, you will be part of a two person Field Team carrying out estate management work throughout Northumberland. Whilst directed by the Field Officer, you must carry out requested works safely, efficiently and effectively, keeping clear and accurate written records. You will be expected to work closely with staff from other Council departments and frequently come intocontact with members of the public, particularly landowners and farmers so the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.We are offering:- A starting salary of £20,444 (Band 4 £20,444-£22,129)- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision- Opportunities for job specific training and qualificationsEssential requirements:- At least six months experience of paid or voluntary work in practical countryside/estate management, including a significant proportion of fencing work- Able to follow agreed working procedures including the interpretation and implementation of risk assessments- Ability to read and interpret maps and use a compass to navigate and confirm a location- Willing and able to work alone and unsupervised in the outdoors- Able to drive four-wheel drive vehicles, often towing trailers, both on-road and off-road- Able to meet the physical requirements of the job in terms of lifting, carrying tools and timber significant distances over rough ground (on occasions in excess of 1 mile)For a copy of the job description/person specification please see the supporting documents.Closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 26th August 2022.Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment on Friday 2nd September 2022 at County Hall, MorpethFor further information about this vacancy, please contact either Mike Carr on or Tim Fish on for an informal discussion.For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email .uk with your name and the job titleyou have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enableyou to attend an interview please also let the team know.In line with the County Councils Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.