Local Government Jobs

To learn and develop IT, finance, communication and teamwork skills as part of the Greenspace Development Team working to deliver projects to improve parks, play areas and the countryside of Medway

Person Specification

A good standard of education (GCSE level or equivalent) and a willingness to work towards achieving an NVQ level 3 in Business Administration

Interest in parks and open space management including play areas

Ability to communicate in a manner which is easily understood and tailored to meet the needs of the audience.

Ability to manage time effectively, planning own workload and setting appropriate objectives and deadlines.

Demonstrable experience of thoroughly analyzing information, and considering alternative solutions, adapting to new ways of working where necessary.

Ability to think about alternative ways of doing things and being open to new work practices and responsive to change.

Ability to demonstrate a wide understanding of customer needs and being able to manage their expectations.

Understands the process of team working and the part they play in ensuring objectives are met.

Demonstrable experience of taking responsibility for own actions and development opportunities, maintaining high levels of integrity.

Commitment to equality and diversity, accepting differences and treating everyone fairly.

How to apply

There is NO application form, we will shortlist for interview / assessment based on the information you provide in your letter of application or a CV, so it must include all the items below, FAILURE TO INCLUDE ANY OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN YOU NOT BEING SHORTLISTED SO PLEASE ENSURE YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION/CV IS IN THE ORDER SPECIFIED BELOW.

1. Your name including any known as and previous names used.

2. Your contact details including address, contact telephone and email.

3. The post you are applying for and where you saw it advertised.

4. Your full work history, explaining any gaps . Including employers name, address, dates from and to and reasons for leaving and current salary. If you have never been employed before then please state that clearly.

5. Your full education history, explaining any gaps , including membership of any professional bodies, level obtained and date of entry.

6. Any relevant criminal record information (please see additional guidance notes), if Nil please indicate this clearly in your letter . If you are unsure whether this applies to yourself please contact a member of the Resourcing Team for further details.

7. We require details of 1 referee in your letter of application / CV. If you are currently working we will need a reference from your current employer. If you are not currently working, we will need a reference from your most recent employer/school or college. References will normally be taken up at the offer of appointment stage.

Finally you need to outline why you are the right person for this job – remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the “person specification” section above in the order that they appear . This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work or personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you are submitting a C.V. please ensure it is tailored to meet this requirement and fully answer all the questions.

Please also complete the attached equal opportunity monitoring form and ensure that you include the following statement (either by cutting and pasting or copying.)

Disclosure of relationships please delete as applicable:

i) I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am not related to, or in a relationship with, any Councillor, or employee of Medway Council

ii) I declare that I am related to, or in a relationship with, the following Councillor or employee of Medway Council.

Name……………………… Position………………………. Relationship ……………

Name……………………… Position………………………. Relationship……….……

Signed…………………………………………… Date……………………………….

Closing Date: 3 September 2010

e-mail to jobs@medway.gov.uk

Post to Resourcing Team, HR Services, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

Or, if you have any queries, please contact us on 01634 332878 or if you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Chris Valdus on 01634 331447.

Please note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if you are appointed.

CRB Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.