Are you ready to make waves in your career while safeguarding the public and the environment in one of the UK’s most stunning coastal areas? We’re seeking a responsible and passionate person who enjoys a balance of working outdoors with members of the public and operational tasks to join our team as Coastal Operations Officer.

Why Choose Us?

We take pride in offering an excellent colleague experience, with benefits including:

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (with 20% employer contributions).

What’s the Role?

As Coastal Operations Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in protecting, enhancing, and managing our iconic coastline whilst supporting its safe and enjoyable use for locals and visitors alike. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations along the coastline, involving the implementation of safety measures, beach inspections, enforcement and proactive visitor engagement.
• Supervision of seasonal colleagues delivering services to citizens.
• Supporting and collaborating with external partner agencies including emergency services & the RNLI to deliver an excellent visitor experience and respond to coastal incidents and emergencies.
• Monitoring and maintaining facilities and infrastructure, including coastal assets, car parks & public conveniences.
• Acting as a champion for the coast, promoting responsible behaviour and conservation initiatives.

About You

You’re the perfect candidate if you:

• Have a minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, outdoor environment (and don’t mind a bit of sand in your shoes!).
• Are a natural problem-solver with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Have experience in managing operational risks.
• Are passionate about public safety and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Can rise to the challenge of working with high numbers of visitors to our beaches.

How to Apply

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Sam Stone, Coastal Operations Team Leader via email: sam.stone@rother.gov.uk

Please send applications and enquiries to: recruitment@rother.gov.uk. Interviews will be held week commencing 3^rd February 2025.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and community sectors.