Heritage Parks Assistant

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning council as a Heritage Parks Assistant, where you'll engage with the community and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces. This role offers a chance to work with a dedicated gardening team at a popular museum, ensuring a welcoming environment for over 900,000 visitors annually. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth while making a positive impact in Barnsley. If you have a passion for outdoor work and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health support

Training opportunities

Pension schemes

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Must speak English to an appropriate standard.
• Basic Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor spaces by litter picking and checking equipment safety.
• Assist with event setups and monitor the car park.

Skills

Outdoor work

Engagement with people

Gardening skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Position reference: 50126275

Department: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Regeneration and Culture

Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata

Working Arrangements: Rota pattern. Any 4 days in 7.

Hours per week: 30

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements; please get in touch.

Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date: 09/05/2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate must speak English to an appropriate standard.

This role requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.

Prospective employees will need to account for any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of living abroad.

Please ensure you are prepared to start work with all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa. Note that our organisation does not hold a Home Office license and cannot sponsor visas for migrant workers.

This role is safety-critical within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure; compliance is mandatory.

Pensions regulations may affect pension entitlements if you return to work within local government service; seek advice accordingly.

At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference, supporting our community and your professional growth.

We are an award-winning council and one of the largest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 residents. We prioritize our employees' wellbeing, offering flexible working, discounts, health support, and training opportunities.

Join our thriving borough and help us make Barnsley a place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team supporting many residents.
• Working here means making a real difference and developing your skills.
• Enjoy competitive pay, excellent pension schemes, flexible hours, and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for career development and training are available.
• Your skills will help us enhance Barnsley's community and environment.
• We value partnerships with residents, businesses, and organizations to foster positive change.

About The Post

Do you enjoy outdoor work, green spaces, and engaging with people?

Barnsley Museums seeks a Heritage Parks Assistant to support our award-winning work at Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens.

You will work with our gardening team, maintaining outdoor spaces by litter picking, bin emptying, and checking equipment safety. You will assist with event setups and monitor the car park and machines.

With over 900,000 visitors annually, you will also work with volunteers and visitors, providing directions and answering questions, on a rota including weekends.

If interested, review the job details and apply today.

Use the provided documents to support your application:

• Job Profile: Heritage Parks Assistant.pdf
• Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile HIGH.pdf

We encourage you to demonstrate in your application how you meet the criteria outlined in the job profile.

We welcome questions about flexible working and are committed to inclusivity and diversity. Support needs during recruitment should be communicated.

Note: CVs are not accepted for this role.

We value diversity and second chances, welcoming applicants with past convictions. Our process is inclusive and fair.

More info at www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs