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Priory Park Interpretation Officer (2 year fixed contract)

Employer:Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Reference:SJ585

Salary:£25,647 to £27,315 pro rata pa depending on experience. 15 hours (flexible to allow for weekend/evening events etc.)

Hours:15 hours (flexible to allow for weekend/evening events etc.)

Working pattern:Flexible Hours, Contract position

Location:Priory Park, Reigate

Closing date:30/01/2009 12:00 PM

We believe everyone has the right to enjoy high quality public open spaces, and that’s why we need your experience to help us: increase the number and diversity of visitors to Priory Park and improve their understanding and experience of the Park.

Working alongside the Priory Park Officer, you’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including promoting the facility to the public and other bodies, welcoming visitors and generally ensuring that this beautiful space is used and enjoyed by as many people as possible. To this end, you’ll work with a diverse range of partners, including local schools, businesses, the Friends of Priory Park, the pavilion catering contractor and the Council’s Communications team.

You will need to have experience of marketing and organising events supplemented by knowledge in one or more of the following heritage areas: built environment; landscape; natural heritage. You will also need to be comfortable dealing with the general public on a daily basis and managing budgets.
Employment with the Council will also be subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance.

For an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Robin Davis, Parks & Countryside Manager on 01737 276461 or e-mail Robin.davis@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.

To apply, please download an application pack below (CV’s will not be accepted). Alternatively please e-mail personnel@reigate-banstead.gov.uk or telephone 01737 276100 (24 hour answering service) supplying your e-mail or postal address. Please quote reference 585

Equal Opportunities

There is a no smoking policy within the Council offices. The Council is committed to equality and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all racial origins but are only able to consider applications from persons already eligible to work in the UK.

Application Information

Please download the complete PDF application pack on this page, under the heading 'Additional Information'. This pack includes the job summary and person specification, as well as the PDF application form. Also on this page is a Word version of the application form should you prefer to complete the form electronically.