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Salary Scale 3 SCP 7–9 £26,403 – £27,254 per annum (pro rata). Irregular hours or shift allowance may be earned. Hours 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm). The post holder may be required to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Job Purpose The post holder will work as a member of the outdoor spaces maintenance team under the general direction of a Head Grounds Person or Team Leader. They will be responsible for undertaking both basic and skilled work in parks, playing fields, landscaped areas, and open spaces, either individually or as part of a team. The post holder will be required to work flexibly regarding time, location, and type of work assigned within the Borough in the field of amenity horticulture. This includes the care and maintenance of buildings, sports equipment, sports facilities, general amenity areas, parks, and play areas. They must work diligently, efficiently, and effectively to achieve assigned personal and team tasks to the required quality and within set timescales. The post holder will also be required to develop personal competence in the use of plant and equipment and provide customer care services at parks and sports grounds. Main Duties and Responsibilities Carry out horticultural operations, including planting trees, shrubs, and plants. Carry out grass cutting, hedge cutting, and pruning. Carry out labour associated with soil cultivation, fertiliser spreading, site preparation, and construction labouring. Carry out sports facility maintenance as required, including preparation and construction labouring. Maintain games facilities and areas, including spiking, aeration, scarifying, top-dressing, fertilising, marking of games areas, and erection/dismantling of posts. Load, unload, and move equipment and materials such as mowers, barrows, plants, soil, fertilisers, and other horticultural items. Assist higher-graded gardeners with their work. Open and close park facilities as required, including setting alarms. Maintain the orderly condition of grounds (e.g., sweeping, hoeing, raking, mowing, edging, and removal of litter, rubbish, or illegal dumping). Maintain buildings, including cleaning (sweeping, mopping, dusting) and moving equipment and materials (tables, chairs, machinery). Make decisions on whether to close sports facilities due to adverse weather conditions or vandalism. Use powered hand tools and light plant equipment, including routine maintenance, pre- and post-operational checks, defect reporting, cleaning, and record keeping. Maintain all tools and equipment in satisfactory condition, including cleaning garden tools and basic maintenance of lawnmowers. Carry out administrative duties associated with grounds maintenance work. Supervise the use of parks, sports fields, and facilities, ensuring orderly conduct by the public in line with Council Byelaws, maintaining safety, providing guidance, and handling complaints. Provide training to allocated staff within the competency of the post holder. Drive allocated vehicles as required, including ride-on mowers, tractors, pick-ups, and small vans, ensuring proper care, maintenance, checks, and record keeping. Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of vehicles, plant equipment, and tools, including inspections, defect reporting, and cleaning. Carry out the application of chemical pest control methods under instruction. Assist in the distribution and collection of information through questionnaires and surveys. Undertake duties in other Environmental Services areas (e.g., waste management and cemeteries). Undertake any other relevant duties as required, appropriate to the nature and grade of the post. Experience • At least 12 months’ experience in two or more of the following areas: – Operating a variety of commercial grass-cutting machinery. – Amenity horticulture skills. – Sports ground maintenance. Key Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes • Ability to work as part of a team. • Good communication skills. • Excellent customer care skills. • Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. • Ability to work to deadlines. • Commitment to quality work. • Commitment to safe working practices. Driving • Hold a full current driving licence (valid in the UK), including Category B. Working Arrangements / Flexibility 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm). The post holder may be required to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Trainee Multi Sports Coach
Salary: Scale 4 SCP 9 – 13 £27,254 – £29,064 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours. Weekend enhancements may be earned. Will progress to Scale 5 SCP 14 – 19 £29,540 - £32,061 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours per week, upon successful completion of a recognised Gymnastics (Level 2) qualification. (Failure to do so will result in the termination of your employment from this post) Hours: 22 hours per week, see rota below (subject to change) – rota reflects the gymnastics programme which will run for approximately 40 weeks each year – Multi Sports Coaches will be expected to work flexibly for other programmes/activities in addition to the 40 week gymnastics programmes. Evening working will be required given the operational hours of the Centre. The post holders will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends. JOB PURPOSE: Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a Trainee Multi-sports Coach, you will assist with the planning, implementation and delivery of innovative sport and physical activity participation programmes in line with governing bodies and industry guidelines. You will coach participants and assist Multi-sport Coaches, as permitted by your qualifications, in accordance with Council policies and procedures. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the planning and implementation of sport and physical activity participation programmes in line with governing bodies and industry guidelines. Under the guidance of a Multi-sports Coach, you will assist with the coaching of participants, as permitted by your qualifications, ensuring adherence to systems that promote best practice, including use of the course management software. 2026/0075 Identify and build relationships with key under-represented, hard-to-reach and higher risk groups within the local community to Get Everyone Moving. Obtain feedback, evaluate and make recommendations on the programmes. Erect and dismantle equipment to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience and report any issues/defects. Conduct inspections, cleaning duties and dynamic risk assessments to ensure that equipment and activity areas are clean, tidy and hygienic for a safe and enjoyable customer experience. Assist with the administration, record keeping and communication with parents/participants. Develop strong working relationships with the voluntary, statutory and community sectors and staff in Council, who are involved in sport/physical activity planning and delivery. Ensure compliance with all Council, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunity, Health & Safety policies and Codes of Conduct. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Centre and within the Health and Recreation portfolio. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the Centre. Qualifications and training • A recognised coaching/group exercise qualification in at least one fitness/sport discipline, which enables the coach to deliver independently. Experience • Six months experience to include: ▪ Working directly with the public within a customer-facing capacity; ▪ Completing facility or equipment checks. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • Ability to achieve positive results through influencing and interpersonal skills; • Customer care skills; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Ability to work on own initiative; • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately; • Competent in the use of IT; • Understanding of health and safety requirements; • Flexible approach to work demands. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 22 hours per week, see sample rota below, subject to change – rota reflects the gymnastics programme which will run for approximately 40 weeks each year – Multi Sports Coaches will be expected to work flexibly for other programmes/activities in addition to the 40 week gymnastics programmes. Evening working will be required given the operational hours of the Centre. The post holders will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends.
Customer Advisor
JOB PURPOSE Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a Customer Advisor, you will deliver an excellent customer experience. You will engage positively with customers, understanding and meeting their needs as appropriate. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Meet and greet customers and potential customers (face to face in the Reception area, by phone or by digital media) and provide them with the information and services needed to allow them to participate in their desired activity. Deal with all customer enquiries and concerns, escalating to other team members as appropriate. Operate the Front of House software and maintain information databases. Process bookings, memberships and transactions, including shop sales. Monitor entry and exit through the access control system. Process financial transactions, including all payments, cash handling and reconciliations. Prepare lodgements for the receipt of monies for sales and services, ensuring correct cost code is allocated to each transaction before forwarding to the bank. Using the Council’s financial system, raise invoices for debtors for supply of goods and services. Raise purchase orders, mark goods received and process all invoices in line with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Procurement and other relevant policies and procedures. Manage the facility’s digital and social media communications in order to maximise customer engagement. Organise customer information sources, for example leaflets and TV displays. Undertake facility tours. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Leisure Services portfolio. Remain fully conversant with all emergency procedures and take part, as trained and directed, in emergency situations. Assist the Administrative Assistant, as required. (Golf and Ski specific) Support the Outdoor Pursuits Instructors by: • Issuing participants with appropriate and safe equipment • Individually measuring each customer and calculating ski DIN settings • Setting skis individually to meet the customers’ measurements and DIN settings Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes which impact on the performance of the facility. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • 5 GCSEs (Grades A to C) or equivalent or comparable, including English Language and Mathematics Experience • One year’s experience within a customer service environment, to include each of the following: ▪ Cash handling and reconciliation ▪ Dealing with the public both face to face and by telephone ▪ Use of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to achieve positive results through influencing skills • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately • Ability to work within a team • Ability to work on own initiative but within established procedures and guidelines • Understanding of health and safety requirements • Flexible approach to work demands Working Arrangements and Flexibility Post 1: 24.25 hours per week, see rota attached Post 2: 22.75 hours per week, see rota attached Weekend, evening and early morning working will be required, given the operational hours of the centre. The post holder will also be required to work public holidays and additional hours as required to facilitate the needs of the service.
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Part-Time Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Lurgan, on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity. The successful applicant will work 16 hours per week from 8:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Thurdays. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
