Broads Control Officer£26,421 - £28,770 pro rata per annumGrade DPermanentSeasonal work pattern - specific hours outlined belowThe Broads National Park with its scenic waterways, rare wildlife and rich history is looked after by the Broads Authority, keeping it special for visitors and its community.This role sits within the Ranger team which plays a vital role in educating people aboutimportant navigation and land-based issues including assisting people with safety procedures and tidal conditions, liaising with local emergency services and responding to issues concerning pollution and oil spills. This role is responsible for taking telephone and email enquiries from Broads’ users and relaying information to rangers and other Broads staff, as well as monitoring staff locations during the day and recording and reporting information collected as part of patrols.We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people. You will need to be methodical and diligent with experience undertaking administration and data entry tasks including research and collation of information. You will ideally have good knowledge of the Broads area. Control room experience or experience dealing with emergencies is desirable but not essential.The summer season working pattern will be 16 hours per week working Thursday and Friday followed by 24 hours across Friday, Saturday and Sunday the next week.The winter season working pattern will be 14 hours per week working Thursday and Friday.The summer season typically runs from Easter until October half term, during this period working hours will be 9am - 6pm with 1 hour for lunch. The winter season will commence following October half term through until Easter, typically November until March. The winter season working hours will be 9am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch.If you would like to discuss this post prior to applying, please contact Jon Hopes.The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 14 October.Interviews will be held at The Dockyard, Griffin Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, on Thursday 24 October.For further information, please visit our website.The Broads Authority encourages applications from all sections of the community.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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Broads Authority
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England
£26,421 - £28,770 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Broads Control Officer position offers a salary ranging from £26,421 to £28,770 pro rata per annum and is a permanent role with a seasonal work pattern.
- This role involves educating the public on navigation and land-based issues, assisting with safety procedures, and responding to environmental concerns.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, be methodical and diligent, and have experience in administration and data entry tasks.
- Knowledge of the Broads area is preferred, and while control room experience or emergency handling is desirable, it is not essential.
- The role requires a commitment of 16 hours per week in summer and 14 hours in winter, with specific working hours outlined for each season.
