Temporary Growing and Retail Assistant

Fixed term contract until 31st of December 2017

Salary: £6,690 - £7,099 p.a. 15 Hours per week

Casual Growing and Retails Assistants - £9.58 ph. Casual hours as and when required

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

If you have a good knowledge of plants and have previously worked with the public and you have had experience of working with volunteers then this could be an ideal role for you.

We are looking for someone to be part of our Culture & City Development team to assist the project coordinator in ensuring the delivery of the new growing and retail offer. We are also looking for casual staff you will only be contacted to work as and when required and this may be contact at short notice

You will deal with the general public to sell plants and garden related items and to give plant and growing advice as well as assisting the coordinator in the management and support of volunteers.

You will also be required to take responsibility for the project in the absence of the coordinator

For full job details and how to apply: Please see attached documents at the bottom of the Job page and ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you fully demonstrate how you meet the points on the job profile. PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

Closing time/date, 17:00, on the 6th of July 2017 Applications received after this may not be considered. Interviews will be held on 12th of July 2017