Job vacancy details
Head Warden – Lydiard Park
| Employer | Swindon Borough Council | Location | Jobs @ Swindon Wat Tyler House Beckhampton Street Swindon Wiltshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Salary | £24,402 - £26,016 pa | Reference | 481 |
| Closing Date | 16/07/2009 23:30 PM | ||
£24,402 – £26,016 pa
Lydiard Park is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The Palladian house, beautiful church, formal parkland and surrounding pasture are the striking remains of a great country estate which has recently seen the completion of a £5m landscape restoration project.
In this key role you will maintain the restoration of the historic grounds – woodlands, lawns and Countryside Stewardship Agreements, and implement significant improvements in park management and services, to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable experience.
Leading and inspiring our Warden team, you’ll also be keen to attract new volunteers to the park and promote the benefits of being involved in the ongoing care of our historic site. You will also take a key role in events management and customer relations.
To be a success in this role you will need to have extensive working experience in a park open to the public as well as supervising and managing park staff. Educated to HND standard or equivalent in Countryside Management or a directly related field, you’ll also be able to take a lead role in planning, coordinating and implementing park maintenance schedules.
For more information on this exceptional site please visit www.lydiardpark.org.uk
A full driving licence and car, plus a CRB disclosure will be required.
Closing date: 16 July 2009
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
The above position is being re-advertised due to technical problems with the Swindon Borough Council online application form. If you applied for this post previously please call 01793 464343 to confirm that we are in receipt of your application form.
Equal Opportunities
“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of any age, sex, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation
