Example of a Management Trainee Job Advert

Management Trainee

Starting salary circa £30,910 pa inc. of Inner London weighting Three year fixed-term career post

Are you interested in pursuing a career in green space or environmental management?

Would you like to work in some of the country’s most prestigious Open Spaces which are managed by the City of London?

If you are, this post offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a relevant degree or previous experience to work with the Director and the Superintendents.

The postholder will undertake management tasks at different sites and carry out research, statistical analysis and detailed environmental, conservation or recreational project work to achieve the future aims and objectives of the Open Spaces Business Plan.

The City of London manages over 10,700 acres (4,330 hectares) of open space in and around Greater London.

The main sites are Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Queens Park, Epping Forest, West Ham Park, the City Gardens, City Commons, Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common. These sites have won many Awards such as Green Flag and London in Bloom and some are designated as Sites of Specific Scientific Interest.

Millions of visitors enjoy these open spaces each year and they are also a unique resource for the conservation of historic landscapes and wildlife habitats.

The successful candidate will ideally have demonstrable experience of working in an open space or a similar professional environment in the Parks, Culture or Leisure Industry and will need to hold a full driving licence. He/she will also need to be willing to study for a post graduate qualification such as the Diploma in Management Studies.

The post requires good project management and IT skills and the ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as the post involves communicating with members of the public, senior officers, Committee Members and outside organisations.

The working hours are 35 per week, which will include occasional weekend working, duty management and some evening duties.

The post will be based on site depending on the project being undertaken at any given time.

To apply online or download a pack, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs

Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting reference OS039.

A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. Closing date: 12 noon, 5 March 2010.