Administration Officer – Allotments and Greenspaces

Job Title: Administration Officer – Allotments and Greenspaces

Supervises: No direct supervision

Salary / Grade: SCP 11 £24,054 pro rata 

Job Type: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week, flexible working hours with days to be confirmed.

Weymouth Town Council is one of the newest and largest Town Councils in the country serving a population of 52,000.  It has a range of services from the beach, esplanade, parks, gardens and events to cemeteries, public toilets and allotments. 

We are looking for a part time administrator to join our nationally award winning Greenspaces team. This role will take responsibility for running Weymouth Town Council’s 300 allotments, as well as supporting across all areas. You will be a key player in delivering high standard operations within the Weymouth area. 

Job Purpose:

To support the effective and efficient administration of Weymouth’s Greenspaces service

Key Responsibilities:

• Allotment administration, including preparation of agreements, processing of relevant allotment documentation and raising annual invoices, producing reports using allotment database and enhancements  
• Assist with allotment inspections and take compliance actions when necessary. 
• Respond to queries, complaints and compliments relating to allotments and greenspaces 

• Administer play area inspections, ensuring appropriate records are kept and repairs are undertaken promptly where required. Support Greenspaces Manager with projects to enhance play areas. Carry out and update risk assessments relating to play areas. 
• Follow WTC processes to procure goods and services.  
• Manage footfall counters, including using associated software to process and analyse data.  
• Support the Greenspaces team with events, cemeteries and health and safety administration.  

Closing date for applications is Friday 9th June at 5pm.

To apply please complete the following application and email to LisaMusleh@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk