Parks Development Officer
- Employer
- Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils
- Location
- Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, B98 8AH
- Salary
- £26,470 - £30,756
- Closing date
- 19 Feb 2019
- Reference
- BRC000000586
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Horticulture and parks
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Leisure and Cultural Services
Parks Development Officer
Grade 7 - £26,470, - £30,756 per annum
37 hours per week - Permanent
We are seeking a high performing, knowledgeable, intuitive & progressive individual to work as part of our Park and Events Team and to support wider initiatives and programmes with partnerships across the county.
The successful candidate will assist the Service Manager in providing strong, effective and cohesive departmental management of the service using a transformational ‘systems thinking’ approach to ensure efficient and effective service delivery for our customers.
Key areas of the post include:
• Management of the day to day delivery of the parks, allotment & playing pitch services.
• Customer, stakeholder and contractor liaison and management.
• Development of service development and improvement plans.
• Technical support to senior officers and elected members where necessary.
• Act as lead officer on Stewardship applications and ongoing contract management.
• Service contact for all matters relating to the Environment Agency, Biodiversity, Ecology and all other environmental issues including relevant Water Management matters, horticultural practice, waste etc.
• Development and implementation of grounds maintenance and cleansing schedule across the parks service based on defined need and sustainability (including sports and playing pitches)
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out regular one to ones and team meetings with staff under their direct supervision and attend team meetings across the Parks and Events Service.
Benefits of the post will include:
Annual Leave – (Based on Full Time):
24 days up to 5 years’ service plus Bank Holidays
29 days 5 years + service
Employee Assistance Programme
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 17th February 2019.
Interviews will be held week commencing 25th February 2019 at Redditch Town Hall.
To apply please select the "apply" tab below. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact our recruitment line on (01527) 534117. CV's will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form.
Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.
We operate an equal opportunities policy and applicants are positively encouraged irrespective of sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, race or religion.
For a full list of all our current vacancies why not visit www.wmjobs.co.uk
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