Part-Time Cleaner – Spurn

Context

The Trust operates throughout the traditional county of Yorkshire (i.e. all of the Yorkshire and Humber region except North Lincolnshire) from the Humber to the Pennines and from the Dales and Moors to the urban conurbations of the south. It is the second oldest of the 47 Wildlife Trusts which work in partnership together covering the whole of the UK. Our purpose is to lead the way in achieving our vision of a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone through pursuing our mission of creating Living Landscapes and securing Living Seas in Yorkshire. We will do this by being passionate leaders and natural partners whose objectives are to:

·  demonstrate how nature works

·  inspire people and communities to value and take action for wildlife

·  champion wildlife and our work

and to enable this by:

·  growing our resources through inspiring people to value our work

·  knowledge sharing, cooperation, flexibility and effectiveness and

·  ensuring excellent governance.

The Trust seeks to realise this vision through the objectives identified in the Development Plan and Business Plan. Activities that the Trust undertakes to achieve the plans are nature reserve management of 97 reserves covering more than 3,000 hectares scattered across the region, specialist projects in river and wetland management, community development and environmental education activities, publicity and promotion and campaigning and policy work.

The Trust employs 96 staff (equivalent of 77 F/T staff) and, crucially, enjoys the support of 39,000 members. The staff work through four teams: support services; development; and two conservation delivery teams – north & east and south & west. Each team has a director who reports to the Chief Executive who is responsible for the operations of the Trust and, in turn, reports to the Board of Trustees who govern the organisation. The conservation delivery teams are then divided into regional teams which are led by a Regional Manager who reports to the Director of the delivery team.

Spurn sits at the tip of the Outer Humber Living Landscape and close to the Holderness Inshore marine protected area. With up to 65,000 visitors each year Spurn provides a significant opportunity to inspire others about the importance of Living Landscapes and Living Seas. YWT is making a significant investment in Spurn to transform it into a top class nature destination, one which enhances the wildlife value of the area, where visitors are inspired by our rich natural heritage and where wildlife makes a positive contribution to the local economy through nature Tourism.

Part-Time Cleaner – Spurn

Job Description

Outline

Responsible to: Spurn Manager

Based at: Blue Bell Office, Kilnsea

Brief

The cleaner at Spurn will help deliver a valuable service in ensuring that we have a fresh and clean environment for both staff and visitors. Tasks will focus initially on the Blue Bell office and Tearoom and is likely to expand to include the lighthouse and other buildings in due course.

Cleaning public areas, offices and meeting rooms

·  Vacuuming

·  Dusting

·  Polishing

·  Sweeping entrance and seating areas

·  Cleaning work surfaces, cupboards, tables, tiled areas, and sinks

·  Dusting computers

·  Dusting/polishing desks, shelves and cabinets

·  Emptying recycling and waste bins

·  Dusting/cobweb removal picture frames, radiators, dado rails, window ledges

Cleaning washrooms

·  Cleaning toilets, hand basins and surrounds

·  Cleaning shower

·  Sweeping & mopping floors

·  Cleaning tiled areas

·  Collecting up towels (fortnightly) and emptying waste bins

·  Restocking with supplies

Cleaning tearoom and kitchens

·  Sweeping/Vacuuming and mopping floors

·  Vacuuming upholstery and dusting chairs

·  Cleaning work surfaces, cupboards, tables, tiled areas, and sinks

·  Cleaning microwaves and refrigerators

·  Tidying away crockery and cutlery

·  Emptying composting, recycling and waste bins

Other

·  Occasional ‘spring cleaning’ to be arranged by agreement

·  Promote the Trust and partner organisations whenever possible

·  Abide by all Trust policies

·  Undertake other duties as requested by your line manager and in line with the post


Part-Time Cleaner - Spurn

Person Specification

Experience

·  Previous experience of cleaning / Essential

Knowledge and Understanding

·  Good general knowledge of workplace health and safety / Desirable
·  Good understanding of safe use of cleaning agents / Desirable

Skills and Qualifications

·  Good interpersonal skills
·  No formal qualifications necessary / Essential

Personal Qualities

·  Enthusiastic, friendly and customer-focused attitude
·  Self-motivated and reliable
·  Attention to detail and pride in a job well-done / Essential
Essential
Essential


Part-Time Cleaner – Spurn

Details

Terms and Conditions

Salary: / £7.85 per hour.
Hours: / 4 working hours per week, Thursday to Monday, generally between the hours of 09:00 to 17:00 (with potential for flexibility outside of these hours) Additional hours may very occasionally be required for periodic cleaning.
Holidays: / 25 working days per annum in addition to normal public holidays pro rata for part time hours.
Pensions: / The employee will be eligible to enter the Trust’s group stakeholder pension scheme and the Trust will contribute 9% of salary to this scheme.
Childcare Vouchers: / The Trust operates a Childcare Voucher Scheme. Details of which are available on request.
Employee Assistance Programme: / The Trust provides paid staff with access to an Employee Assistance Programme. This is a confidential service which aims to provide staff with support for a range of issues. Further details are available from the HR and Training Manager.
Notice Period: / The post is subject to a six month probation period, after which the notice period is generally 4 weeks
Place of Work: / The post will be based at Spurn, initially from the existing Tea Rooms at the Blue Bell and then from a new visitor centre on the nature reserve.
Travel: / Public transport is encouraged although pool vehicles are available. In exceptional circumstances the use of the officer’s own vehicle may be necessary for business use for which a mileage rate of 27.5p per mile will be paid.
Training: / The Trust is fully committed to personal development and training.
Closing date: / When post is filled
Interview dates: / Arranged as necessary

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