Staff & Recruitment
The Town Clerk Julie Hawkins, is the executive officer for the Town Council leading a team of operational and administrative staff consisting of a Deputy Town Clerk, a Responsible Finance Officer and an Office Manager. Seven permanent outside grounds and maintenance staff including a Works Manager maintain the land and buildings owned by the Town Council.
Current Career Opportunities
HORTICULTURAL GROUNDS PERSON
We are looking for a highly motivated full time Horticultural Grounds Person to work on a variety of sites throughout the town. Experience of working in a similar environment including tractor and ride-on mowing skills is desirable along with high standards of workmanship.
A full UK driving licence is required
- Salary Grade SCP: 4 Annual Salary £18,426
- Horticultural Grounds Person Information Pack – November 2019
- Application Form Horticultural Grounds Person
- Closing date for applications: Friday, 29th November 2019.
Further information available via:
- Telephone: 01747 823588
- Email: gtc@gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk
Meet the Team

Julie Hawkins
Town Clerk

Clare Ratcliffe
Deputy Town Clerk

Debra Edwards
Responsible Financial Officer

Jill Ezzard
Office Manager / Mayors Executive Assistant

Simon Dobie
Works Manager

Martin Down
Deputy Works Manager

Tony Fripp
Horticultural Grounds Person

Matthew Underwood
Horticultural Grounds Person

Joshua Suter
Horticultural Grounds Person

George Alford
Horticultural Grounds Person

Jon Matthews
Horticultural Grounds Person

George Cadman
Town Orderly