Lake Services Team Leader - WMF1465e - United Kingdom Jobs Opening

October 14, 2024

Westmorland & Furness Council

Windermere

FULL TIME & OTHER

Lake Services Team Leader - WMF1465e

Job profile

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Job details

Job reference

REQ00000017412

Date posted

14/10/2024

Application closing date

04/11/2024

Location

WINDERMERE

Salary

£35,745-£36,648

Package

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

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Lake Services Team Leader - WMF1465e

Job description

Lake Services Team Leader – WMF1465e

Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £35,745-£36,648

Hours: 37

Location: Lake Wardens Office, Bowness on Windermere

Contract: Permanent

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about Lake Windermere? Do you have leadership skills and a love for the outdoors? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated Operational Team Leader to oversee our operations on the stunning Lake Windermere. As the largest natural Lake in England. Lake Windermere provides the ideal backdrop for our team to deliver exceptional service to our customers, stakeholders and communities.

You will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced individuals, ensuring smooth operations and upholding the highest standards of safety and service excellence. Your responsibilities will include coordinating daily activities, managing resources effectively and fostering a culture of safety, teamwork and professionalism also ensuring the highest standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a team of lake wardens, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Incident Response: Lead the team in responding to emergencies and incidents on the lake

Safety Management: Oversee safety for all lake users

Community Engagement: Work closely with local communities, stakeholders, and visitors to promote sustainable use of the lake.

Financial management: To ensure measures are in place to protect revenue generated by the Lake Warden service and assist with preparation and management of annual revenue and capital budget

What we’re looking for:

Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably in an outdoor or environmental setting.

Passion for the environment: A strong commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.

Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to engage with a diverse range of people, from local residents to tourists.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Quick thinking and effective decision-making skills,

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Play a key role at one of the UK’s most iconic natural landmarks.

Dynamic Work Environment: Enjoy a varied and exciting role in the heart of the Lake District.

Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement within the organization.

Community Impact: Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the local community and environment.

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge and lead our Lake Warden team, we’d love to hear from you!

What can we offer you!

Excellent training and development offers.

Flexible working opportunities.

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise).

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.

Competitive rates of pay.

A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday.

Please refer to the post specification for more detail

DBS

This role requires a basic DBS check

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 04/11/2024

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.