Assistant Stockperson - Gardener

Job IntroductionAssistant StockpersonScale 4To be an active member of the Maryon Wilson Animal Park (MWAP) team providing assistance with all aspects of animal care, record keeping, maintenance of the animal enclosures and general grounds maintenance.The Parks Estates and Open Spaces Department in the Directorate of Community Environment and Central services is responsible for Parks Grounds Maintenance in all Royal Borough of Greenwich parks estates and open spaces.We are looking for someone with a keen interest in animal welfare ideally with a recognised formal qualification in farm animal care, and the ability to carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, strimming and hedge trimming. Someone who is able to work on their own initiative and eager to learn and is driven and self-motivated to deliver high quality work for a unique and exciting London borough.Professional Duties:As allocated by your line managers, perform a range of animal management duties which include specific tasks and gardening duties.Deal politely with visitors and contractors at the animal park and be able to deliver a good level of customer service at all times.Provide advice and information to visitors at the animal park, by telephone, email or in person and on occasion by telephone and emailTo work flexibly to ensure that the animals are fed and cared for on a day-to-day basis.To provide cover in the Stockperson Supervisor’s absence.Team Specific Tasks:Assist with the general welfare and safety of the animal stock in compliance with current relevant legislation and best practice recommendations as issued by the relevant authorities.Assist with the day-to-day work at the animal park, ensuring that daily routines and procedures are carried out in accordance with the MWAP management planAssist with all ground’s maintenance duties.Personal Development:To undertake a varied programme of onsite practical training.To actively participate in your own development plan, which will be agreed with the line manager to undertake requirements for the academic element of the job (e.g. attendance at college and completion of academic work) if you do not already hold a recognised formal qualification in farm animal care.Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.Early Advert Close: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any job advert earlier than the advertised closing date where there is reason to do so (for example high volume of applications).Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.Salary Scale 4- £30288 to 31611Frequency WeeklyJob Reference royalgreenwich/TP/1390/870Contract Type Fixed-termClosing Date 20 June, 2026Job Category GardenersBusiness Unit Communities, Environment and Central (CEC)Location Maryon Wilson Park, FlexibleLevel of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required Enhanced DBS with Childrens' and Adults' Barred ListPosted on 27 May, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr