Town Centre Ambassador (2 Posts)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
21/11/2024
Advert End Date:
05/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£25,992 - £27,269
Hours per week:
x1 37 hour full time, x1 20 hours part time
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Employment Location:
Gateshead Civic Centre
Further Information
We’re looking for two Town Centre Ambassadors, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
We want Gateshead town centre to be a safe, clean and vibrant place where people can live, work and play.
About the role….
We are looking for two people (one full time and one part time of 20 hours per week) to work in Gateshead Town Centre as a town centre ambassadors and pilot the role till 31st March 2025. Shift Pattern: Monday – Saturday between 10am – 8pm, Sunday between 10am – 4pm.
There is so much opportunity to make our town centre thrive again, from our bustling Railway Quarter to our retail core in Trinity Square and a passionate community of businesses and residents who are dedicated to supporting change.
You will be spokesperson for the ambitious plans the council has in the town centre, you will support the council in changing perceptions of Gateshead Town Centre by sharing your passion and knowledge of the town centre with both residents and visitors.
You will be there to show empathy and compassion towards some of our most vulnerable residents, supporting them to access services which will support them to thrive.
You will also work closely with the Northumbria Polices neighbourhood team, supporting them by being the eyes and ears on the ground, sharing information and providing witness statements to them.
You will regularly engage with local businesses ensuring they are supported, feeding information received back to the relevant internal council services and to external services.
You will work with a dedicated team of officers who will support you to thrive in the role.
You will provide regular feedback to our Town Centre Manager and our Community Safety Team, sharing information to support and influence the delivery of projects in the town centre.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
You’ll be paid a competitive salary £25,992 to £27,269 p.a (pro rata for the part time post).
We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
Please send your CV and covering letter to victoriaoxley@gateshead.gov.uk by the closing date. If you require any further assistance/information please call on 0191 433 2193 (Victoria Oxley)