INTERNAL ONLY
Location: TBCContract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
About this opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outdoor & Leisure team at Westmorland and Furness Council to deliver a vibrant and diverse Playgrounds offer to both our residents and visitors. This will encompass Playgrounds, Multi Use Games Area’s, Skateparks, Pump Tracks and Outdoor Fitness Equipment.
The successful candidate will be a key part of the team, being responsible for the day to day delivery of a safe, legal play provision which is complaint to the British standard. The candidate will deliver the service in line with the Playground Strategy, alongside looking for opportunities to how we deliver with innovation and sustainability and ensure our facilities inspire, challenge and engage children. Furthermore the candidate will be able to foster and sustain strong community relationships and able to interact with a wide range of audiences.
A key element of the role will be to provide effect team management and technical expertise to the team throughout Westmorland and Furness to ensure that the team are engaged and demonstrate a high standard of compliance and continuity. The post holder must ensure that statutory duties are properly discharged and ensure that performance and risks are managed in line with statutory responsibilities.
The post holder will be responsible for leading on a long term programme of improvement, redevelopment as well as new installations of playground facilities and will be able develop and lead a rolling project management programme of investment, seeking funding opportunities and working with stakeholders, both internal and external. Furthermore, the successful candidate will ensure that playgrounds are accessible and inclusive and will have the ability to think widely about the needs of the users and their play experience.
If you are interested in the post and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Christine Duckworth, Strategic Lead – Parks, Open Spaces & Cemeteries Christine.duckworth@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
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Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 01/05/2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role requires a basic DBS check
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role
