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.
We have a number of jobs currently available, Please scroll down the page to see the full list.
Ranger
Permanent Role
Department: Neighborhoods
Salary: £20,258 – £21,189 per annum
Responsible to: Neighbourhoods Services Officer
Based: Trowbridge Town Council, The Civic Centre & Trowbridge Town Councils Green Space Depot, Polebarn Road, Trowbridge BA14
Hours: 37 hours per week (rota basis which will include alternate weekends and some bank holidays)
Trowbridge Town Council is looking for an enthusiastic Ranger to join our friendly Neighbourhood Service team.
The main purpose of the role is to:
Work within the Neighbourhood Services team and in partnership with the community, the 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 Ranger is on Green Space Maintenance.
The role requires significant physical activity.
To view the full job description please visit our website: www.trowbridge.gov.uk on our
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 Rickitt, Resources Manager, The Civic Centre, St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH.
Closing Date: Friday, 2nd December 2022 at 09:00
Interview date: Monday, 12th December 2022
Start date: Monday, 9th January 2023
Please note: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs.
Permanent Role
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.
Why work for us?
At Trowbridge Town Council, we are committed to attracting, retaining and supporting our dedicated team. We offer all our employees a range of benefits to support their financial and physical wellbeing, as well as a range of learning and training opportunities for career development.
Financial Wellbeing
- LGPS Pension Scheme is a defined pension that keeps pace with any cost of living increase. Your monthly pension contributions are boosted by tax relief and additional employer contributions. Based on your income, Trowbridge Town Council currently contributes 18.7% into the defined benefit scheme.
- Access to AVC (Additional Voluntary Contributions) savings schemes with Prudential. Any payments you make are deducted from your salary with full tax relief.
Health & Wellbeing
- Generous Holiday Allowance (23* days plus bank holidays and two additional local days**), with option to buy extra days.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme counselling service for you and your family
- Health & Wellbeing Cashplan – financial assistance for dental or medical issues.
Staff Discounts
- Retailer discounts with My Staff Shop offering access to thousands of deals, savings and benefits to a range of online and retail discounts for a range of everyday expenses from groceries to holidays and fitness.
- 50% discount on Active Trowbridge holiday clubs and activities
Flexible Working
- Opportunity to apply for flexible working on completion of probationary period
* subject to completion of probationary period
** currently 22 days per year. Increases to 23 day per year from 1st April 2022
