Job description - Permanent Park Warden
Dunscombe Manor is a quiet Park consisting of 80 privately owned static caravans (with no sub-letting) and 6 holiday cottages. We are located on 20 acres of coastal National Trust land within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque heritage town of Sidmouth is 2 miles away.
We are relaxed owners looking for an active, honest, and reliable couple or single person to help operate and manage our family-run park. The roles will be split into a permanent full-time position for the Warden and a permanent part-time position if the Warden has a partner. To start as soon as possible.
No previous Park Warden experience is necessary. However, experience in 3 phase electrics, carpentry and plumbing is essential. In addition, use of ground working machinery and computer literacy would be desirable. Good motivation, use of initiative and flexibility are a must.
The Warden’s duties will include; siting of caravans, general park maintenance, repairs and decorating, grounds maintenance (to include mowing, strimming, hedge cutting and weeding/watering of flowerbeds), refuse management, responsibility for Health and Safety schedule, construction of timber decks (on-site training given) and occasional out-of-hours call outs.
The Warden’s hours of work will be approximately 40 hours per week over 5 days.
If applying as a couple, the Warden’s partner‘s duties will include; changeover cleaning of the holiday cottages, seeing in guest arrivals, washing and ironing cottage laundry.
The Partner’s hours of work will be approximately 15 hours per week in the high season including Saturdays.
In return we offer a competitive salary, an attractive lifestyle and good quality free, on-site accommodation.
In the first instance please send CVs along with any other relevant information to Craig and Christina Morgan at: chrissie@dunscombe-manor.co.uk
Or by post to Dunscombe Manor, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0PN
You are also welcome to call us to discuss the positions on – 01395 513654 Contract type: Permanent
Accommodation
Free, on-site accommodation.
Park Description
Dunscombe Manor is a quiet Park consisting of 94 privately owned static caravans ( with no sub-letting ) and 6 holiday cottages. We are located on 20 acres of coastal National Trust land within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque heritage town of Sidmouth is 2 miles away.