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.

Please scroll down to see all current vacancies.

 

Apprentice Sports Coach

Salary:                           £4.81 per hour ( £144.30 per week)

Hours of work:            15 hours per week (Monday and Wednesday 08:00 –16:00)

Status:                           18 month contract

We are looking for a dynamic professional who wish to be a part of our vision for the future of sport and health within Trowbridge.

The main purpose of the role is to:

  • Support and coach inclusive, fun and engaging activities that help people of all ages to change their behaviour and maintain and physically active lifestyles. The role is based in and around Trowbridge in both education and community settings.

On completion of your apprenticeship, the successful candidate will gain the following qualifications:

  • Training in Level 2 or 4 apprenticeship qualification
  • NGB level 2 coaching course
  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Safeguarding
  • Prevent training
  • Managing Behaviour

The ideal candidate will be confident and highly motivated with the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage young people through sport.

View the full job description and person specification for the role of Apprentice Sports Coach here.

Closing Date:              Monday, 9th January 2023 – 12:00

Interview Date:        Tuesday, 17th January 2023

Start Date:                 To be confirmed

 

 

Community Events Officer

Salary:                           £21,575 – £22,777 per annum, pro rata

NJC Scale Point:          5 -8

Hours of work:            15 hours per week (Monday and Wednesday 08:00 –16:00)

Status:                           Permanent

The main purpose of the role is to:

  • Work with Community Event Officer to run a portfolio of Town Council events, work with new partners to facilitate events within Trowbridge.
  • Support local community groups who wish to use council land to ensure a safe and effective event.

View the full job description and person specification for the role of Community Events Assistant here.

Closing Date:              Monday, 9th January 2023 – 12:00

Interview Date:        Week beginning 16th January 2023

Start Date:                 To be confirmed

 

 

Community Playworker

Salary:                           £21,575 – £22,777 per annum, pro rata

NJC Scale Point:          1 – 4

Hours of work:            12.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday  15:00-17:30)

Status:                           Permanent

The main purpose of the role is to:

To work with Community Event Officer to run a portfolio of Town Council events, work with new partners to facilitate events within Trowbridge. Support local community groups who wish to use council land to ensure a safe and effective event.

View the full job description and person specification for the role of Community Playworker here.

Closing Date:              Monday, 9th January 2023 – 12:00

Interview Date:        Week beginning 19th January 2023

Start Date:                 To be confirmed

 

 

Casual Bar & Venues Staff 

Hours offered varies according to event

£10.53 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.

We welcome applications throughout the year.

 

How to Apply:

To apply for any of the above roles, 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 note: 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