Latest Jobs with Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council sent this bulletin at 06-11-2015 12:00 PM GMT|
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1. Ensuring that all markets are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition. Cleaning all areas of the market including toilets, drains, vacant units, market walkways and stairwells. Being responsible for the collection and disposal of rubbish, including the sweeping of all roads, walkways, passages and general areas. 2. Undertake periodic cleaning duties as specified in the work schedules or by a Supervising Officer. 3. Erecting and dismantling stalls on the outdoor markets and at special events in line with set procedures. 4. Undertake minor maintenance and painting. 5. Take meter readings as directed and complete the appropriate paperwork. To complete daily and weekly logs and timesheets. 6. Dealing with customer enquiries. Giving assistance to customers and contractors, including the taking and receiving of messages. 7. Ensure vehicles in the loading bay are parked correctly and adhere to loading and unloading restrictions. 8. Taking delivery, storing and moving all supplies, materials, equipment and furniture as directed. 9. Carry out security procedures ensuring that all customers have left the market, lights are switched off, windows are closed and secure, the door are locked and unlocked at the specified time and ensuring the alarm system is activated. 10. Adhering to emergency procedures such as fire evacuation. Ensuring the duties allocated to you in an emergency situation are dealt with efficiently and effectively. 11. Assist Market Officers in the performance of their duties. 12. Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as directed by a Supervising Officer. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be able and prepared to work outdoors in all types of weather - Must be able and prepared to work regular Saturdays - Understanding of Health and Safety at work. - Must be self-motivated. - Must have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide cross section of the community. - Be able to complete forms legibly. - Must have the ability to work on own initiative - Must have the ability to prioritise own workload - Must have a flexible approach to work - Experience of manual work - Experience of lifting and assembling heavy equipment - Experience of undertaking minor maintenance work Market Operatives are expected to work across all markets travelling from site to site from time to time. Shifts operate on a shift rotation basis For Informal enquiries please contact Katrina Davis-Betani on 0115 8761969 (katrina.davis-betani@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) Certain Nottingham City Council roles that are advertised carry a Residency Requirement, this means that in order for you to apply for this role you must live within the Nottingham City Council Administrative Boundary. We have introduced the Residency Requirement because we are striving to achieve a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. We also feel that by increasing the level of employment amongst those that live within the Nottingham City boundary will enable more local people to become more economically active. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible to apply for this role under this stipulation, you can use the following link to check your address. http://info.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/insightmapping/ Please note that the Residency Requirement DOES NOT apply to disabled applicants or to young people connected to the Council’s Leaving Care Team or Looked After Team. 2 posts available (one 37 hours and one 18.5 hours) To assess applications in respect of Blue Badges as per DETR or other appropriate guidelines and /or Residential/dispensation/access permits in accordance with City Council Policy. Be responsible for the generation of correspondence, permits, badges and dispensations from the computer system. Ensure that excellent customer service is provided to internal and external customers by understanding their requirements and conforming to them. Deal with customer complaints promptly and efficiently. To work as part of a team dealing with enquiries from customers (internal and external) by telephone, in person or by letter in respect of Blue Badges, Residential/Dispensation/Access Permits or other matters. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Effective communication both verbally and in writing with the ability to deal with irate or distressed citizens. 2. Strong self-motivation with a flexible and highly committed approach to work. 3. Work with minimum supervision under pressure to meet deadlines. 4. Highly customer orientated Certain Nottingham City Council roles that are advertised carry a Residency Requirement; this means that in order for you to apply for this role you must live within the Nottingham City Council Administrative Boundary. We have introduced the Residency Requirement because we are striving to achieve a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. We also feel that by increasing the level of employment amongst those that live within the Nottingham City boundary will enable more local people to become more economically active. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible to apply for this role under this stipulation, you can use the following link to check your address. http://info.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/insightmapping/ Please note that the Residency Requirement DOES NOT apply to disabled applicants or to young people connected to the Council’s Leaving Care Team or Looked After Team. Fixed Term for 12 months We’re looking for a Media Officer to join the Council’s busy Communications and Marketing team. We need someone with a strong news sense developed over at least two to three years working in media management. You’ll need to be able to respond to multiple calls from the local and national media, chasing stories about the wide range of services the Council provides. You’ll also need to think creatively about how to secure positive media coverage for the Council and the great city of Nottingham. It goes without saying that a comprehensive knowledge of digital communications – writing for the web and engaging via social media – is needed in this role. Being a team player who can work effectively with all stakeholders including citizens, colleagues, councillors and partner organisations is also an essential requirement. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Knowledge/experience of a creative and internal and external facing focused approach to the working with and managing the media and public relations. 2. NCTJ Proficiency Certificate, Journalism Degree, NCTJ Diploma, Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma or other recognised marketing/communications qualification or relevant degree or significant work experience, which provides an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise. 3. An up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in media management and relations including the role of social media as a channel for news. 4. Strong news sense and a good knowledge of the needs of national, regional and local media. For Informal enquiries please contact Jamie O'Malley on 0115 8763308 (jamie.omalley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk)
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