Description We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more. Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 21 October 2024 Closing Date: Tuesday 15 October 2024 Contract Type: Temporary for 2 years Salary: FC3 22,525.71 - £23,633.23 (50% of salary in year 1 & 80% of salary in year 2) Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week Location: Lochore Meadows Country Park Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement Job Details The role is within the estates team at Lochore Meadows Country Park and work largely takes place outdoors, in all weathers, in a countryside environment. The apprentice will work, under supervision, to provide general maintenance duties in line with the country parks aims and ethos. The duration of the apprenticeship will be 2 years. During this period the apprentice will undertake training and work towards an SVQ2 in Environmental Conservation. The apprentice’s Employability Officer will provide ongoing support in relation to completion of the SVQ2 qualification. They will also be a link person between apprentice, Park Manager and qualification Training Provider. The apprentice must achieve milestone targets related to completion of the SVQ2 in Environmental Conservation as agreed on an individual Training Plan. Failure to meet these targets may result in the termination of the apprenticeship post. The apprentice’s Employability Officer will provide ongoing support in relation to completion of the SVQ2 qualification. As part of your role you will assist the team with a wide variety of tasks to help to maintain and manage the park for the benefit of people and wildlife. This can involve path maintenance, litter picking and management of a variety of different habitats, including woodland, grassland, wetland and also the maintenance of facilities for public access and recreation. Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This post is part of that commitment. This post is funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme and therefore is restricted to applicants who live in Fife and are aged between 16 and 24 on or by the specified start date. We will advertise further opportunities via our recruitment site www.fife.gov.uk/jobs as they become available. For more information on our youth employment opportunities visit: www.fife.gov.uk/youthemployment A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person You should have a minimum of 3 National 4s, to include English and Maths OR Intermediate 1’s, to include English and Maths OR equivalent Core Skills at SCQF Level 4. You must have a passion for working in the outdoors and be able to give good examples of this and the ability to carry out work of a repetitive nature whilst maintaining quality of work. An interest and passion in the environment is also essential to the role. You should possess good communication skills and be able to transfer these in different circumstances e.g. dealing with members of the public and colleagues. You should be a good team player as well as being able to work alone and unsupervised at times. Some basic experience carrying out maintenance duties would be useful. You should have the ability to follow complex instructions, stay calm and work well under pressure and deal with confrontation. You will need to use your initiative as and when required. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the ability to be able to work unsupervised and independently as part of a wider team. You will possess good communication skills, be customer focused and demonstrate a “can-do” attitude at all times. Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X For further information, please contact: Andy McGrath at andy.mcgrathfife.gov.uk