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Job Opportunities
Discovery Bus Driver
Ref: 617
Hours of Work: Part Time - 936 hours worked on annualised hours contract (average 18 hours per week)
Job Status: Permanent
Salary per annum: £16,760 pro rata to 18 hours per week i.e. £8,380, Band B
Department: Horticulture and Public Experience
Job Details
Kew hopes to relaunch its ’Discovery’ programme this autumn, offering groups of people with mobility problems tours of the gardens in comfort and style. The Discovery Bus, a specially adapted minibus, will take groups of up to 14 people around the perimeter of Kew’s 300 acre site throughout the year.
The Discovery programme is seen as a major part of Kew’s commitment to linking with the community and providing greater access and visitor care. The service is intended for a wide range of groups: social clubs, day-centres, residential homes, hospices, hospitals, schools, etc, enabling those with severe disability, sight-impairment, terminal illness, mental health problems, etc. to enjoy a day out at Kew.
You will operate and drive the Optare Alero mobility vehicle (Discovery Bus) enabling groups of up to 14 people with a variety of special needs and their carers to enjoy the gardens. You will supervise the daily running of the vehicle and the Volunteer Discovery Bus drivers.
ESSENTIALS:
Full clean Manual Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) licence – Category D1 as well as previous experience of driving a passenger carrying vehicle
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am Tuesday 26 August 2008
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 8 September 2008
How To Apply
1. Download and read the information below.
2. Complete an application form:
3. Return your application ideally by post to: Recruitment, 47 Kew Green, Kew, Surrey. TW9 3AB or by email to jobs@kew.org
If you have any queries or would prefer to be sent an application pack please do not hesitate to call the recruitment team on 020 8332 5184 (Office hours) or 020 8332 5150 (24hr).