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Join the Parks Trust and play a key role in nurturing community engagement and organising outdoor events in Milton Keynes' green spaces
Overview
Salary £26000
Location Campbell Park, Milton Keynes with travel to other sites
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Expires Expires at anytime
The Parks Trust is a renowned charity focused on maintaining over 6,000 acres of parkland in Milton Keynes. We are in the business of creating sustainable and beautiful environments for public enjoyment. The role we're offering involves being part of our Events & Community Engagement Team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the planning and execution of the Trust’s events and activities
- Providing administrative support to your team
- Enhancing our reputation by promoting and increasing the usage of our parks through various activities
- Working with volunteers and various groups to ensure events and activities are carried out smoothly and safely
Requirements include pragmaic experience in event delivery, excellent communication skills, adaptability for flexible hours, and proficiency in IT. Furthermore, an outgoing and engaging personality is preferred.
- Practical experience of event delivery
- Experience with public interactions and administrative duties
- An understanding of health and safety, risk assessment and public liability matters
- Outgoing and engaging personality
- Good IT skills
- Full driving license
Apply online through our website, using Cezanne. The closing date for applications is 28th February 2025, with interviews starting from 10th March 2025.
Company Description
The Parks Trust is an independent charity that cares for over 6,000 acres of parkland and green space in Milton Keynes. This includes the river valleys, ancient woodlands, lakesides, parks and landscaped areas alongside the main roads that represent 25% of the city.
Our aim is to provide beautiful, diverse and sustainable parks, lakes, woods and landscapes that will be loved by the people of Milton Keynes, forever.
Position
Location: Campbell Park, Milton Keynes with travel to other sites
Salary: £26,000 per annum (TO BE REVIEWED IN APRIL)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (hours may vary and will include weekend and evening work).
We are seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic, and active individual to join our small yet dynamic Events & Community Engagement Team. Your role will involve supporting the delivery of events and activities in our parks and open spaces.
The successful candidate will assist in the organisation of outdoor events, collaborate with volunteers, and support the team in facilitating a variety of activities within the parks and green spaces of Milton Keynes. From community litter picks and walks to larger-scale events, you will take pride in promoting opportunities for community engagement with our outdoor spaces.
Flexibility is essential, as hours may vary and will include weekend and evening work.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Events & Community Engagement Team in the development and delivery of the Trust’s events and activities programme.
- Providing administrative support to the Events & Community Engagement Team.
- Increasing awareness and usage of the parks, thereby raising the Trust’s profile and enhancing its reputation through events and activities.
- Supporting volunteers, organisations, groups, and individuals in holding events and activities in the parks, ensuring compliance with appropriate terms and conditions.
- Assisting the Events & Community Engagement Team in collaborating with our volunteers.
Requirements
Requirements
- Practical experience of event delivery.
- Flexible and adaptable, the role will involve some weekend and evening working.
- Experience of dealing with members of the public.
- Experience of administrative duties.
- A good understanding of health and safety, risk assessment and public liability matters.
- An outgoing and engaging personality.
- Good communicator.
- IT Literate.
- Full driving licence.
Other information
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you’re excited about this opportunity but not sure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Other information
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing support and training.
- Excellent contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
- Income protection and life assurance cover after qualifying period.
- Enhanced family friendly policies after qualifying period.
- Home Working policy.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for tech & electric cars.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Buying and Selling option for annual leave.
- Medical Cash Plan.
- Access to employee wellbeing helpline.
- Discount for Willen Lake activities and café.
- Free eye tests.
- Great office in a parkland setting with free parking.
Application process
Please apply online using the link through our website using Cezanne.
Closing Date: Friday 28th February 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing - Monday 10 March 2025
The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If you need additional support with your application or would like further information, please contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
