Gatekeeper (Casual)

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Tatton Park Gatekeeper Team. The position is for 0.0 FTE and is a flexible role to support the service. Holiday entitlement is based on FTE. 

About you

You will design, deliver and evaluate workforce development and planning programmes and initiatives so that the Council has well led and managed people with the right capabilities, skills, and attitudes in the right place at the right time. You will assist in overseeing our apprentice contract, where you will be monitoring apprenticeship training providers to ensure the training they deliver is of a high standard and appropriate to staff.

As an organisation we continue to develop ways in which we assess our current and future workforce requirements within the Council. You will assist with supporting delivery of the relevant workforce assessments and analysis across the multiple services and teams we have. 

You will deliver complex organisational wide learning and development solutions and their associated contracts, including our apprenticeship training provision and the provision of training across corporate and service training programmes and leadership and management programmes (including the contract for Health & Safety training for the Council).

The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'In this job you will' section within the attached job description specification document. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge of learning and development practice;
• A high degree of interpersonal skills;
• The ability to converse at ease with our internal and external customers;
• A flexible approach to work;
• Knowledge of contact variation.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work weekwith the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension- Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Organisation

Cheshire East Council

Location

Knutsford

Job Category

Place

Grade

CEC NJC - Grade 3

Salary Min

£24,796 pro rata per annum

Salary Max

£25,185 pro rata per annum

Hours per week

0

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Casual

Closing Date

31/08/2026

Ref No

E3625

Documents

• Gatekeeper Job Description and Specification.pdf
  (PDF, 1033.21kb)

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.

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