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| Title | Area Supervisor | London |
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We are aware that attracting and having quality staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. Hackney Housing is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Supervisor to join our existing team to manage the grounds maintenance of Hackney’s Housing stock. You will have previous experience in amenity grounds maintenance in a charge hand or supervisory capacity and be qualified to, or the equivalent of NVQ level 3 in Amenity Horticulture. The role consists of managing a team of staff working on all seasonal elements of grounds maintenance, including, grass cutting, shrub and rose bed maintenance, applying herbicides, leaf clearance and vehicle driving with a trailer. You will be responsible for a depot and managing the health and safety of your team, machines, and vehicle and depot welfare facilities. Our working day starts at 7.30am from 4 depots located across the borough and finishes at 3.15pm. There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. This application process replaces a supporting statement. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk Closing date for applications: 20 August 2023 Interview date: TBC More information – https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/apply/?jobId=QIVFK026203F3VBQB798M8NK5-96206&langCode=en_GB&step=DIRECT Job Description – 469466 Area Supervisor. Scale 6 JD (1) (2) |