Wye Jobs Archive 2021

The National Flood Forum is seeking a Trainee Project Officer based in Kent for its Channel-Manche Interreg project "Building Resilience in Flood Disadvantaged Communities" 9BRIC), a 2-year social innovation project to help people to manage their flood risk. The project officer will work with communities to develop a plan and work in partnership with a range of other organisations to better manage flooding and its impacts. You will need to be warm and approachable and able to engage effectively with grass root individuals and communities at risk of flooding, as well as professional organisations. Proven project management and delivery skills are required.

Region County of Kent

Post Type Contract – to June 2023

Working Pattern Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Role Type Trainee Project Officer

Salary Range £19,000 – £25,000

Security checks DBS check required

• This position is home-based but it will be necessary to work across the County of Kent.

• A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for the role.

Please send a CV (maximum 2 sides) and a supporting statement (maximum 1 side) demonstrating how you meet the requirements to Jean.Timmins@floodforum.org.uk or post it to the address below.

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th April 2021 at 23:55 hours. Interviews will take place online during April.

For further details about the role or informal discussion please contact amanda.davies@floodforum.org.uk or telephone 01299 403101

Tenterden Town Council is seeking to fill the full-time role of town clerk and responsible financial officer.

The town is rightly regarded as the Jewel of the Weald and has a centuries-old association with the Confederation of Cinque Ports as well as a rich local and civic heritage.

With a population approaching 8,000 and a current precept in excess of £600,000, the council is very active and has embraced localism. 16 members, six administrative staff (including a town centre and tourism co-ordinator) and three maintenance staff serve an active and involved electorate.

A lengthy transition and handover period will be offered prior to the retirement of the current clerk.

Benefits include membership of the guaranteed Local Government Pension Scheme.

Candidates will hold a minimum of a CiLCA qualification, be familiar with accounting practices in either a detailed or supervisory role and have a record of proven, effective management of staff.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in handling projects and the ability to balance multiple projects would be an advantage. Full details of the projects in progress will be supplied with the application pack.

Starting salary be scale point 37 (£40,876) with annual increments. A higher amount would be considered for a highly qualified and exceptional candidate.

Job title: Town clerk and responsible financial officer
Organisation: Tenterden Town Council
Salary: £40,876
Application deadline: 26 March 2021

In the first instance, please contact the town clerk at for an application pack and further details.

Wye Surgery

Four days a week. Hours: Tuesday to Friday; 8am to 5pm, 32 hrs per week

Main requirements

• An experienced quality administrator is preferred, with excellent administrative skills
• Ability to run searches and reports; and collect and submit data to relevant agencies using our practice's IT systems
• Ability to liaise and communicate with all members of the practice team and assist with any reports/searches they need
• Responsibility for the call and re-call of patients for various reviews and screening as well as communicating with patients via text messaging services
• Experience of working in general practice is desirable as is knowledge of EMIS, CQRS, QOF and Ardens.

The role is varied and demanding. The successful candidate should be flexible, essential to the role is the need to be able to work additional hours/days to cover sickness and holiday when required, as well as being able to work both as part of a team and independently.

Key dates:
Closing date: 22nd December 2020
Interviews: 6th January 2021

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For more information please contact Michelle Perry

Full time Receptionists/ Administrator to work 5 days a week

Hours:

Main requirements

Knowledge of EMIS web, Microsoft applications and experience in a health care setting would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given. The applicant must be flexible and able to cover holidays and sickness, possibly working until 8.00pm. You will be working as part of the team on all aspects of the practices reception and administration duties.

Key dates
Closing date: 22 December 2020
Interviews: 5 January 2021

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All sorts of people can be on-call firefighters

This is an exciting job that makes a real difference to your community. Once trained you will be fighting fires, helping at road traffic collisions and other rescue operations. You will also maintain, test and clean equipment and kit and help raise awareness of fire and road safety at local events.

On-call firefighters are not based at a fire station. They carry a pager and respond to emergency incidents using the local station to respond from when this happens. They receive an annual wage to reflect the time they commit to being available plus additional payments for certain activities. They are expected to undertake and attend training at least once per week.

On-call firefighters are men and women who may have other jobs and are able to provide evening, daytime or weekend availability "on-call" cover. We need people who can be available for at least 50 hours a week, a minimum of 30 hours which must be predetermined.

On-call firefighters are a vital part of today's fire and rescue service. They provide an efficient, effective service that gives emergency cover to more than 90 per cent of the UK.

Basic requirements:

• Minimum age 18 years
• Good level of all round fitness
• Work or live within five minutes travelling time of an on-call fire station
• Be available at the times when the local station needs cover

Please read the pre-application checklist and make sure you have familiarised yourself with the application process before contacting the HR team, as the majority of questions we receive are answered within these pages.

Wye Fire Station (Job Reference R000163) is one of the Kent stations with on-call positions available now (scroll down to see map here)

Flexible seasonal work opportunities at Palmstead Nurseries

We are keen to establish a pool of people who are interested in working for us on a casual basis during our busy times. Although there is no guarantee of work this arrangement may suit local people who are looking to earn some extra money with the flexibility to work hours around existing education, work and home commitments. We pay the minimum national wage for nursery work and currently operate Monday to Saturday although there may be some Sunday work available at peak times

The type of roles you could be doing would include, watering, moving plants, weed control and cuttings. You will be supervised and training will be provided. By the nature of our business the work can be repetitive and involves working outdoors so weather protection is also provided.

We are looking for flexible people who are happy to be contacted at short notice for work (you can refuse work), you should be self motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy physical exercise (its a great way to improve fitness)!

If you are interested in being involved please contact martin@palmstead.co.uk for an application form.

A permanent position at Palmstead Nurseries Ltd

Located near Ashford, Kent, Palmstead Nurseries Ltdproduces and supplies a large range of premium quality plants to the designer, landscape and amenity markets - from large, new housing sites to designers working on domestic gardens.

Palmstead currently has a new opportunity working within their dynamic, professional and successful business. They are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and methodical person to fulfil the position of Container Production Supervisor.

Palmstead requires a highly organised yet adaptable person to join their busy production team.

This is a permanent position, responsible for:

· In accordance with the production plan/instructions, maintain plants through rotation, cutting, pruning and re-potting as required

· Managing weed/pest/disease control programmes for the area of responsibility

· Accurate and timely completion of paperwork and other records e.g., stock assessment and management

· Ensure all production and spray programmes are followed, reporting any issues to the Container Controller or the Technical Controller

· Oversee the maintenance and husbandry of all stock to ensure the best possible quality

The preferred candidate will have previous experience of working in a plant nursery environment, with a proven ability to plan ahead, multi-task and communicate effectively. Knowledge of plants and the ability to identify distressed plants/pests & disease

Full induction training will be provided for the role. The Company operates 6 days per week Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 5.00pm and you will be required to work 45 hours pw 5 out of 6 days per week. The actual working days will be confirmed to you at least one week in advance. Working additional hours may be necessary during peak times due to the seasonal nature of the business.

Candidates eligible to work in the UK only.

***Competitive salary***

Please contact martin@palmstead.co.uk for an application form.

Deadline: Wednesday 30th June