Join our dedicated team as an Open Spaces Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the town’s environment, public open spaces, and various assets. This position offers the opportunity to be actively involved in improving the community's safety, cleanliness, and overall well-being. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Perform a variety of grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, planting, minor landscaping, weed clearance, and more. Regularly inspect and maintain sports pitches, parks, and other premises, ensuring they meet safety and cleanliness standards. Engage with the community, acting as a visible presence, interacting with residents, visitors, sports teams, and businesses. Proactively address issues such as damage, graffiti, and vandalism, and perform necessary clean-up and repairs. Use IT systems to keep accurate records, receive job sheets, and report issues needing escalation. Support the organization of and participate in community events, which may include occasional evening or weekend work. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong work ethic and a proactive 'can do' approach. Experience in grounds maintenance or a similar role. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and community engagement ability. Must hold and maintain appropriate licenses and qualifications for the role. First aid training and a commitment to health and safety practices.