Heritage Parks Assistant

Barnsley Business Innovation Centre Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Heritage Parks Assistant, where your passion for outdoor work and community engagement will shine. This role supports award-winning parks, ensuring they remain vibrant and welcoming for over 900,000 visitors each year. You'll be involved in daily maintenance, event setups, and visitor interactions, all while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment. If you love nature and want to contribute to a thriving community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Employee Discounts

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Enjoy working outdoors and engaging with the community.
• Ability to work on a rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily park maintenance and litter collection.
• Engage with visitors and provide information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Join to apply for the Heritage Parks Assistant role at Barnsley Council.

Position reference: 50126275

About the Role

Are you passionate about outdoor work and engaging with the community? Barnsley Museums are seeking a Heritage Parks Assistant to support our award-winning parks at Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily park maintenance, including litter collection, bin emptying, and equipment safety checks.
• Help set up for events and monitor car parks and machines.
• Engage with visitors and volunteers, providing information and directions.
• Work on a rota including weekends.

Candidate Requirements

• Enjoy working outdoors and in green spaces.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to work weekends and participate in events.

Additional Information

Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata

Hours: 30 hours per week, Rota pattern (any 4 days in 7)

Contract: Permanent

We support flexible working arrangements; please contact us to discuss.

This role requires a Basic Criminal Record Check. Candidates must be able to provide necessary legal documents for employment, as sponsorship is not available.

For more details, please review the attached Job Profile and Exposure Profile documents.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading team supporting over 900,000 visitors annually.
• Enjoy benefits like flexible working, employee discounts, health and wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.
• Contribute to making Barnsley a vibrant place of possibilities.