Current Vacancies
Trowbridge Town Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before any appointment is confirmed.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order in 1975
(2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected”. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
Seasonal Ranger (Green)
6-month temporary contract
15 hours per week
08:00 – 13:00 Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Salary Scale: 1 – 4
Salary FTE: £18,333 – £19,264 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary: £7,432.30 – £7,809.73
The main purpose of the role is to
Work within the Neighbourhood Services team and in partnership with the community, the Green Ranger will maintain and enhance the town council’s green spaces, both as public amenities and for their conservation value.
The focus for the position of the Green Ranger is on Green Space Maintenance.
This role also requires the post holder to work some evenings and/or bank holiday weekends, for which time off in lieu may be taken in accordance with the needs of the council. The role requires significant physical activity.
View the full job description and person specification.
Should you wish to apply, please complete the attached Application Form. or paper copies are available from the Information Centre at the Civic Centre.
You are also requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Form. This will remain confidential and will not be considered when making an appointment. All information you supply, including your application, will be stored in accordance with GDPR 2018.
To view Trowbridge Town Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Once you have completed both forms, please email them to recruitment@trowbridge.gov.uk or post to Varsha Rickitt, Resources Manager, The Civic Centre, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH.
Please note: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs.
Closing Date: Thursday, 26th May 2022 at 09:00am
Interview date: Monday, 30th May 2022
Start date: Monday, 20th June 2022
Facilities Coordinator
12-month Fixed term contract, with the potential to be made permanent
37 hours per week
09:00 – 17:00 Monday – Friday
Salary Scale: 9 – 12
Salary £21,269- £22,571 per annum
The main purpose of the role is to
Working within the Facilities & Open Spaces team based within town council offices, the Facilities Coordinator will undertake an administrative role supporting the Facilities Manager with a range of duties as set out in the key responsibilities.
The ideal candidate would have/be:
- Strong written and verbal communicational skills
- Experience working in maintenance and/or with contractors
- A strong desire to get things done
- Great planning and organising skills
- Excellent understanding of Office 365 applications
- Tech Savvy along with confidence working in information technology
This role also requires the post holder to open up the council offices at 7.30am at times that the Facilities Manager is on leave, for which time off in lieu may be taken in accordance with the needs of the council.
View the full job description and person specification.
Should you wish to apply, please complete the attached Application Form.
Please complete an Equal Opportunities Form. Please note, we cannot process your application without receipt of this form. This will remain confidential and will not be considered when making an appointment. All information you supply, including your application, will be stored in accordance with GDPR 2018.
This will remain confidential and will not be considered when making an appointment. All information you supply, including your application, will be stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
To view Trowbridge Town Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Once you have completed both forms, please email them to recruitment@trowbridge.gov.uk or post to Varsha Rickitt, Resources Manager, The Civic Centre, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH.
Please note: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs.
Closing Date: Monday, 6th June 2022 at 09:00am
Interview date: Thursday, 16th June 2022
Start date: Friday 1st July 2022
Sports Coach
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
2 x 37 hours per week, on a rota basis to include some evenings and weekends
Scale Point 5-8
£19,650 – £20,852
Trowbridge Town Council is looking to recruit dynamic professionals who wish to be a part of our vision for the future of sport and health within Trowbridge.
We are seeking 2 Community Sports Coach to work within the Leisure Service Department. The successful applicants will be leading and coaching inclusive, fun and engaging activities that help people of all ages to change their behaviour and maintain physically active lifestyles. The role is based in and around Trowbridge in both education and community settings.
The ideal candidates will be confident and highly motivated with the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage young people through sport. You should have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of sports coaching, along with previous experience of playing a number of sports. An NGB Level 2 qualification is essential.
In return, Trowbridge Town Council offers a generous pension scheme with an employer’s contribution of 18.7%, 22 days annual leave and a wide range of training and development opportunities.
View the full job description and person specification.
Should you wish to apply, please complete the attached Application Form.
You are also requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Form. This will remain confidential and will not be considered when making an appointment. All information you supply, including your application, will be stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
To view Trowbridge Town Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, please Click Here
Once you have completed both forms, please email them to recruitment@trowbridge.gov.uk or post to Varsha Rickett, Resources Manager, The Civic Centre, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH.
If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact Aaron Seviour, Active Trowbridge Manager on Aaron.seviour@trowbridge.gov.uk
Please be aware, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: We are looking at candidates on a rolling basis. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates.
Interview date: TBC
Start date: To be discussed at interview
Trowbridge Town Council takes safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults seriously and therefore all offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS being obtained and two satisfactory references before any offer can be confirmed.
Casual Bar & Venues Staff
Hours offered varies according to event
£9.53 per hour
The Civic Centre is looking for enthusiastic Casual Bar and Venues Staff to join our friendly hospitality team for a wide range of events taking place throughout the year.
The main purpose of the role is to:
Assist the Civic Centre Manager with the provision of bar services during events and functions and to assist with the setting up and/or packing down of equipment.
View the full job description and person specification.
Should you wish to apply, please complete the attached Application Form.
You are also requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Form. This will remain confidential and will not be considered when making an appointment. All information you supply, including your application, will be stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
To view Trowbridge Town Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, please click here.
Once you have completed both forms, please email them to varsha.rickitt@trowbridge.gov.uk or post to The Civic Centre, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH.
Please be aware, we do not accept CVs.
