Seafront Cleansing Assistant (Beach Cleaner)

Seafront Cleansing Assistant (Beach Cleaner)

If you are passionate about the local environment and the community benefits it provides, then an exciting opportunity exists for you with BCP Council Seafront Operations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced people to join our Seafront Team.

Positions are now open for application, to work along Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Seafront, as part of our Beach Cleaning Team.

You will be required to assist in maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of the entire seafront. This is a physical but rewarding role suited to candidates who can commit to early morning shifts. Applicants must be available to start their new role at the beginning of March.

You will need to be able to work as part of a team and independently as required using your own initiative. You will work proactively with all members of the public and the wider team. With an eye for detail, enthusiasm and commitment to providing a safe, clean and inclusive seafront is essential. Supporting this, the position will involve keeping the beaches and surrounding areas tidy of litter, debris and foliage, correct disposal of contaminants and dangerous objects, as well as clearing access routes, paths, promenades, excess sand and cleaning other amenities.

Working for Seafront Operations, you will assist in maintaining BCP’s beaches and associated infrastructure to the standards required to attain the international Blue Flag and national Seaside Awards administered by Keep Britain Tidy. In addition, you’ll be expected to support and promote the Council’s Leave Only Footprints initiative.

A disposition to promote high standards of customer care and communication skills is desirable. You will be an integral member of the Seafront Operations Team ensuring Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a great place to live, work and visit.

Successful applicants will work in shifts covering up to 5 days in 7, including some Bank Holidays and weekends on an approximate 37 hours per week basis. The applicant will also be expected to work outdoors for the majority of each shift in order to carry out their duties.

Applying is really easy!

Simply register online, complete our application form in full and attach your CV. We assess your application on the merit of your supporting statement, where you are required to answer the following questions:

Why are you interested in applying for this role?

And

What applicable skills and experiences do you possess to help you succeed in this role?

Your answers should include details of how you meet the criteria as outlined in the qualifications, experience, qualities and attributes section of the job description.

If you would like more information about this role and others, please contact seafront.jobs@bcpcouncil.gov.uk and we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.