We are currently recruiting for a Ranger based in Annacloy, The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.
Start date: ASAP
Location: Annacloy
Duration: Until September 2024
Hours of work: 3 week working rota, 2x RD’s with one weekend off in every three. Summer hours between 0900 – 1700
Main Duties:
•This role is primarily based at Narrow Water Castle, Co. Down, however travel to other State Care Monuments may be required depending upon business need.
• Provide support to the site management in the presentation, maintenance and conservation of State Care Monuments.
• Provide support to the site management in the management of visitor access to State Care Monuments.
• Provide support to the site management in the facilitation of events and activities at State Care Monuments.
• Provide support to the site management in the delivery of visitor services at State Care Monuments.
• Provide support to the Premises Officer in the management of assigned buildings.
• Provide support to site management in monitoring the delivery of projects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST HOLDER WILL INCLUDE: –
1. Visitor Services:
• Issuing admission tickets and receipts
• Cash handling Version
• Sale of goods
• Reconciling receipts against cash taken
• Carrying out stock control checks
• Escorting / supervising groups
• Assisting with the preparation, organisation and running of events.
• Giving guided tours and talks.
• Assisting with the preparation and setting up of displays/exhibitions, enhanced experiences and interpretative materials.
• Helping the public, answering questions and making visitors feel welcome.
• Assisting the facilitation of externally run events and usage of sites.
2.Site Presentation:
• Outdoor maintenance including grass cutting, hedge trimming and fencing.
• Cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings.
• Ensuring site furniture / signage is well presented (installation, inspection and routine maintenance).
• Maintain the general upkeep and presentation of Departmental vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Litter / dog foul collection and bin emptying.
• Conducting visitor surveys including completion of questionnaires.
• Animal and plant control.
• Operating specialist equipment / machinery (for which training will be provided).
• Operating a range of tools and equipment, which may include hand tools, minor plant, machinery, and vehicles following the delivery of required training.
• Driving Departmental vehicles.
• Upkeep of and collection of data from visitor number counters
3. Health and Safety Compliance with Health and Safety requirements including:
• Lone working policy and procedures.
• Highlighting any issues at sites.
• Carrying out site inspections.
• Responding to and remedying issues identified in Health and Safety audits / inspections.
• Assisting with carrying out risk assessments and fire evacuation drills.
• Following up any issues arising.
• Maintaining records accurately.
• Timely and accurate recording of all accidents and ‘near miss’ incidents.
• Awareness of the correct response to an emergency situation.
4. Other Duties:
• Providing cover for designated State Care sites, and assisting with their operational running to include evening and weekend work.
• Opening, closing and checking the security of sites and car parks. Setting alarms where appropriate.
• Patrolling sites / buildings and enforcing byelaws as an ‘authorised person’ as set out on warrant cards where appropriate; encouraging responsible behaviour by the public.
• Operating audio visual, IT and camera equipment.
• Use of NI Civil Service IT systems.
• Maintaining and recording site information, such as complaints, visitor numbers and patrol reports.
• Supporting the establishment of and maintaining good working relationships with local landowners, local councils and local community groups and the general public.
• Providing a high quality service to all customers
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, be able to demonstrate that they possess:
1. 1 years’ cumulative experience gained in 2 or more of the following areas:
•Maintenance of sites for public access
• Maintenance of property or land for natural or built heritage
• Maintenance of heritage sites for public amenity
• Promotion of built or natural heritage through the presentation of guided walks/tours, interpretative materials or assisting in running public events.
AND
A full Category B driving licence, valid for Northern Ireland that will enable the candidate to carry out the duties of the post in full
Desirable Criteria:
•1 years’ cumulative experience gained in a customer facing role (this can be concurrent with point 1)
**You must be able to complete and pass an AccessNI Check**
How to Apply: If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply via the job link.