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- Implement, undertake and operate, on a day-to-day basis, under the supervision of the Access Coordinator, the admission arrangements, security and maintenance at the vehicle Entrances to the Park.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Manage the entrance kiosk, operate tills and related equipment and issue tickets on receipt of admission fees and other charges, and give correct change.
3. Safeguard cash, tickets and stocks and balance all transactions.
4. Control, monitor, check and record all paid and free admissions of vehicles and persons during normal hours of opening and at other times as required
5. Welcome, help and impart information to visitors, dispense leaflets and regulations as required, and deal with and/or refer enquiries or complaints as appropriate.
6. Maintain effective security at the entrance and implement emergency procedures when required, liaising with the Police/Fire Service and other Park staff as necessary.
7. Report and, as necessary, record incidents.
8. Enforce byelaws and rules.
9. Maintain effective communications with the rest of the site using radio, telephone and other methods.
10. Clean and maintain the toilet facilities at the entrance.
11. Operate from entrances other than normal for special events or in an emergency.
Maintain and manage the designated area at the Entrance to a consistently high standard of appearance and presentation. Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the Council’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Director/Corporate Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Principal Responsibilities of the job and in any location within the Borough of Cheshire East.
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Salary Min
£24,796 pro rata per annum
Salary Max
£25,185 pro rata per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Tatton Park Gatekeepers Team. The position is for 0.36 FTE (13.33 hours) per week.
About you
You will design, deliver and evaluate workforce development and planning programmes and initiatives so that the Council has well led and managed people with the right capabilities, skills, and attitudes in the right place at the right time. You will assist in overseeing our apprentice contract, where you will be monitoring apprenticeship training providers to ensure the training they deliver is of a high standard and appropriate to staff.
As an organisation we continue to develop ways in which we assess our current and future workforce requirements within the Council. You will assist with supporting delivery of the relevant workforce assessments and analysis across the multiple services and teams we have.
You will deliver complex organisational wide learning and development solutions and their associated contracts, including our apprenticeship training provision and the provision of training across corporate and service training programmes and leadership and management programmes (including the contract for Health & Safety training for the Council).
The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document.
The successful candidate will have:
- Extensive knowledge of learning and development practice;
- A high degree of interpersonal skills;
- The ability to converse at ease with our internal and external customers;
- A flexible approach to work;
- Knowledge of contact variation.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
- Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (0.36FTE) (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
Join our busy gatekeeper team at Tatton Park.
The gatekeepers are responsible for the day-to-day operations at the gates including taking payments, advising customers, security, and some maintenance tasks. It is a busy role which involves weekend working on a rota system.
As a gatekeeper you are the first public interaction at Tatton, and it is essential to have good customer service skills.
The role also operates seasonal hours, 14 in the summer and 12 in the winter.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
