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{\keywords information, technology, officer, computing, IT, info, applicant, applicants, record, steve, mcwilliam}{\operator C.J. Hancell & S.J.  McWilliam}{\creatim\yr2000\mo12\dy20\hr8\min51}{\revtim\yr2000\mo12\dy20\hr8\min51}
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 for Cheshire, Halton, Warrington and Wirral}{\fs16 \tab Information Technology Officer
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\par }}{\footer \pard\plain \s16\qr\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4153\tqr\tx8306\adjustright \lang2057\cgrid {\fs18 Last updated: 19 December 2000}{
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\par }\pard\plain \qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs26\lang2057\cgrid {\b\fs24 rECOrd}{\fs24  are looking for an }{\b\fs24 Information Technology Officer}{\fs24 
 with the knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities outlined in the attached person specification to establish, maintain and develop the main databases and information systems of the record centre.
\par }{\fs22 
\par }{\fs24 This post requires someone who has IT experience in a comparable project or situation. The successful candidate will have skills in working with networks, databases and GIS and will also be able to demonstrate a personal 
commitment to biodiversity conservation. They will also be highly motivated and will thrive on the challenges offered through working for this newly established organisation.
\par }{\fs22 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs22\lang2057\cgrid {\b\f1\fs26\ul Details Of Employment:
\par }\pard\plain \qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs26\lang2057\cgrid {\fs22 
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\par }{\fs24 The salary for the Information Technology Officer post will be \'a315,000 per annum (pro rata), to be paid monthly in arrears. }{\b\fs24 N.B.:}{\fs24  There is no pension attached to this post.
\par }{\fs22  
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\par }{\fs24 Standard hours are a five day, 35 hour week, exclusive of lunch breaks.  A flexi-time system is in place, as is a system of time off in lieu for any unsocial hours worked.
\par }{\fs22 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\cgrid \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \qj\fi-720\li720\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls10\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\ls10\adjustright {\b\fs24 Location
\par }\pard \qj\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\adjustright {\fs12 
\par }{\fs24 This post will be based at the Chester Zoo Offices, Chester, Cheshire. Some travel around the Cheshire Region and beyond. The need to travel elsewhere in the UK may also occur.
\par }{\fs22 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\cgrid \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard \qj\fi-720\li720\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls10\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\ls10\adjustright {\b\fs24 Leave
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\par }{\fs24 Annual leave allowance is 25 days per year, in addition to public holidays and bank holidays. }{\b\fs24 rECOrd}{\fs24  is closed between Christmas and New Year, during which time staff will be expected to take leave.
\par }{\fs22 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\cgrid \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard \qj\fi-720\li720\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls10\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\ls10\adjustright {\b\fs24 Probationary period

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\par }{\fs24 All new employees will be required to undertake a period of probation for 6 months, in which time they will be expected to establish their suitability for the post.
\par }{\fs22 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\cgrid \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (f)\tab}}\pard \qj\fi-720\li720\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls10\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\ls10\adjustright {\b\fs24 Duration of contract

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\par }{\fs24 This post is offered initially as a fixed contract until February 2002 (the end of the establishment phase, for which funding is committed). It is intended that this contract will be annually renewed thereafter, although the continuation of }{
\b\fs24 rECOrd}{\fs24  will be dependent on securing sufficient external funding, mainly through service level agreements with key users.
\par }{\fs22  
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\par }\pard \qj\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs24 The post-holder will be expected to use their own transport for any business trips which cannot be easily made using public transport. An allowance of 35p per mile will be paid.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs22\lang2057\cgrid {\fs24 \page }{\b\f1\fs26\ul The Selection Process:
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\par }\pard\plain \qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs26\lang2057\cgrid {\fs24 The interview panel will meet shortly after
 the closing date to study the returned application forms and compile a short-list of applicants. They will do this by comparing the information provided on the application form to the requirements of the job, as listed in the person specification.  A sho
rt list of the most suitable applicants (those who meet all or most of the requirements) will be drawn up. 
\par 
\par Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 13}{\b\fs24\super th}{\b\fs24  December 2001}{\fs24  and will be held at the Frodsham Community Centre in Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Ches
hire. Times will be allocated and supplied to short-listed candidates, by post, prior to the interviews taking place.
\par 
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs22\lang2057\cgrid {\b\f1\fs26\ul Applying for the post:
\par }{\fs24 
\par }\pard\plain \qj\widctlpar\adjustright \fs26\lang2057\cgrid {\fs24 Before completing the application form, please read }{\i\fs24 The Selection Process}{\fs24  above as it is in your interest to com
plete the form in the way we require. You may include a CV if you wish, but this should not be as, nor will it be viewed as, a substitute for completing the application form.
\par 
\par We ask you to complete a form to enable us to monitor whether we are reaching all sections of the community and to check that our recruitment process operates fairly.
\par 
\par Please return your application form to: 
\par 
\par }\pard \qj\li720\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs24 The Centre Manager
\par }{\b\fs24 rECOrd}{\fs24  - Biodiversity Information Service
\par 4 Priory Close
\par Halton
\par Runcorn
\par Cheshire
\par WA7 2BN
\par }\pard \qj\widctlpar\adjustright {\fs24 
\par Completed application forms must arrive by }{\b\fs24 midday}{\fs24  on the }{\b\fs24 closing date of: Monday 22}{\b\fs24\super nd}{\b\fs24  January 2001}{\fs24 
. Please note that late applications will not be considered. If you would like us to confirm receipt of your form please enclose an SAE.
\par 
\par Unfortunately we do not have the reso
urces to respond to those candidates who have not been short-listed and if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
\par 
\par }}