Walled Garden Steward Position

 

Reporting to: Estate Team / Events Manager

Department: Grounds, Walled Gardens including car parks, Maze Courtyard and Arboretum.

Liaison with: The visiting public, grounds staff, Grounds Managers, tenants and lessees in the Walled Garden.

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About Stansted Park Foundation

The Stansted Park Foundation is a charitable foundation set up to preserve Stansted Park in perpetuity for the benefit of the nation. Much of the importance of the Estate lies in the landscaped settings of Stansted House.  The Estate Team Department plays a key role in helping the Foundation to achieve its charitable objectives through the opening of the grounds to the public and holding functions and events, which contribute to the maintenance of Stansted Park.

The Foundation has embarked on the programme of improvement of the Walled Gardens for the public. With increasing numbers of visitors, the Foundation now needs a working presence in the Walled Gardens to provide a welcoming face to the public and to address any immediate issues that should arise during the day.

The good representation of the Foundation to the visitors and tenants is central to this role. Reporting to the Estate Team Manager, the role requires a person who shares our charitable objectives, enjoys working with the public and has good initiative. The position involves light ground maintenance, overseeing the car park, provision of information to visitors, answering questions and ensuring basic rules are adhered to. There may be the opportunity to work additional hours during events when needed.

 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be First Aid Trained (training can be provided)

• Have a level of flexibility to their working hours.

• Have a good knowledge of the Stansted Park Estate and Stansted House or be able/willing to learn.

• Be able to work independently and use their own initiative.

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Be confident in speaking to the public and tenants and dealing with potential issues in a polite and professional way.

• Be of reasonable fitness to walk the site and be on their feet for much of the day.

• Be able to work outside - even in hot weather.

• Be happy to approach the public and encourage them to visit the House during public opening and hand out leaflets when requested by your manager.

 

Job Role & Responsibilities:

• Identify potential hazards quickly and take any necessary action.

• Provide First Aid if required and record accidents appropriately.

• In the event of a 999 call, to take control of the situation as necessary and to ensure that the emergency services are informed and guided to the relevant point.

• Be available via radio for the Stansted tenants (Garden Centre, Pavillion and Farm Shop) and to the Grounds Manager.

• Making visitors feel welcome, answer questions from the public and ensure the site rules are being adhered to.

• Ensure all public areas are kept clear, tidy and free from litter at all times. Check the site bins and report when full. Litter picking when necessary.

• Supporting the Maze staff if needed.

• Checking the public toilet block at intervals during the day and reporting any issues.

• Liaising with both the Estate Team and House Managers as and when issues arise.  

 

 

Availability:

5 – 10 hours per week from 10am – 3pm on Saturdays and/or Sundays from the end of March until September, plus Wednesdays during the School Holidays. There is the potential for additional hours during events as and when needed.

 

Wage

£12.75 per hour on a freelance/self-employed basis.

For insurance reasons we can only accept applicants that are aged 18 and over. 

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If you think you would be suitable and would like to apply for this position please email your CV and a covering letter to enquiry@stanstedpark.co.uk