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Location: Bolam Lake Country Park

Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday, 7:30am – 9:30am (2 hours per day, 12 hours per week)

Role Overview:- We are seeking a reliable and proactive individual to help ensure Bolam Lake Country Park remains safe, clean, and welcoming for visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ordering and managing site consumable stock
• Carrying out daily cleaning duties
• Opening and checking the automatic barrier each day
• Opening, inspecting, and maintaining public toilet facilities to ensure they are fully operational and presented to a high standard
• Undertaking additional caretaking duties as required within the scope and working hours of the role.

Additional Requirements: The successful applicant will be required to provide an average of 6 weeks Annual Leave cover, at another site located in Ponteland (To be discussed further at interview).

Additional Opportunities: There may be opportunities for occasional overtime within the on-site café, subject to service requirements and arrangements made directly with the Country Parks Service.

Role Suitability: This role would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, can work independently, and is committed to providing an excellent experience for visitors.

For further details, please email:- chris.amos@northumberland.gov.uk

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

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Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information
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Alternative application format:

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