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Vacancies
Estate Worker
We are looking for:
1 full time Estate Worker 37 hours per week
1 part time Estate Worker 16 hours per week
Salary: £23,114 - £25,119 (SCP 4-9) (pro rata for part time worker)
Pension scheme and uniform provided.
Workington Town Council is looking for two Estate Workers to join their Estates team managing the council’s park, allotment estate and other land holdings within Workington.
The work will involve the practical maintenance of parkland, play areas, allotments and other spaces in Workington, and assisting with their long term management. Reporting to the Estates Team Leader you will be a public face for the council as well as a member of a team.
You will be capable of working unsupervised, have excellent self-motivation and drive and have experience of estate work/horticulture or related activities, be computer literate and have a full UK driving license.
Download a job application form here.
Full job description and person specification can be downloaded here.
Application forms may be returned via email to office@workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk or via post to:
Chief Officer/RFO
Workington Town Council Community Centre
Princess Street
Workington
CA14 2QG
www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
01900 702986
Closing date for applications: Friday 19th July 2024
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Business Support
Part time, 25 hours per week
£23,114 - £25,119 (SCP 4-9) pro rata, depending on experience.
Workington Town Council is looking for a part time Business Support to join the Council’s office staff.
Reporting to the Finance Officer, this role requires an individual who is highly organised, can handle a number of tasks and projects at the same time and is an excellent communicator.
The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining Council databases and filing systems, updating the Council’s website and assisting with social media channels. The role will also involve carrying out research on behalf of the Council and assisting in the preparation of documents and reports for Council meetings. The role will also involve general admin support such as answering phone calls and dealing with emails.
Download a job application form here.
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Full job description and person specification can be downloaded here.
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Chief Officer/RFO
Workington Town Council Community Centre
Princess Street
Workington
CA14 2QG
www.workingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
01900 702986
Closing date for applications: Friday 26th July 2024
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​Volunteer vacancies
We are always looking for volunteers to get involved in a variety of projects we manage, see below for more information or contact us to see how you can get involved.
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Event / Steward volunteers
Workington Town Council runs free events and activities throughout the year for the community. We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team and help us to oversee these events. Activities are tailored to the interests of the volunteer and can include; technical assistance (lighting and sound), administrative tasks, customer service, assisting with creative workshops, and general crowd supervision.
For more details, please contact the Council’s Projects and Events Officer, Andrew Burns.
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Volunteers for Workington Nature Partnership
Workington Nature Partnership is looking for volunteers who can help with improving, developing and maintaining the town’s parks, open spaces and nature reserves. Depending on the season we can offer a wide range of activities such as woodland management, scrub clearance, meadow cutting, recording local wildlife, path maintenance, control of invasive species, tree planting and other conservation activities.
For more details, please visit the Workington Nature Partnership website and contact one of the Officers.
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Workington in Bloom (gardening and horticulture) volunteers
Workington in Bloom is dedicated to making the town a more colourful and environmentally friendly place to be. We help to plan and deliver numerous projects throughout the year such as planting spring bulbs, planning the summer floral displays, and improving grot spots and grey spaces across the town. Volunteer tasks include planting bulbs and flowers, clearing weeds, and generally tidying up open spaces. The group meets regularly on Sundays at 10am.
For more details, please contact the Council’s Projects and Events Officer, Andrew Burns.
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