About The Role Islington Council, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, have undertaken a project to repair the Grade II Listed Caledonian Clock Tower and create a new visitor centre and community café. The project has significantly increased public access to the heritage of the site and improved people’s understanding of its historical significance. To ensure that this continues, the council is looking to recruit a motivated individual who will lead on the development and implementation of a programme of community engagement and participation for Caledonian Park Clock Tower and the wider park. The post holder will have a key role in developing and establishing activities, managing volunteers and help ensure the day to day operations in the Clock Tower, Visitor Centre and Park are carried out to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. The successful applicant will need to be able demonstrate they have the following knowledge and skills: Experience of working in a heritage site, park or similar cultural environment Good project management skills with the ability to schedule events, prioritise tasks and complete work to time and budget Knowledge of, and commitment to, the educational role of heritage sites and parks and awareness of current issues facing urban parks. For further information about the role please contact Bhupesh Thapa at bhupesh.thapa@islington.gov.uk or on 07825098458 Working for the team, service and our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about. Our offer to you We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include: Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more! Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.