Senior Green Spaces Officer

Senior Green Spaces Officer
£36,573 - £40,607
37 Hybrid working

About the role

The Senior Green Spaces Officer shall

• Identify and prioritise projects which will improve and maintain the facilities and biodiversity of our parks and greenspaces
• Collaboratively deliver these projects in a sustainable and innovative way
• with key internal and external stakeholders
• Keeping within budget
• Whilst also managing events within them
• And at all times ensuring health and safety is being followed

About you

• We are looking for someone with a land / grounds management, conservation or horticulture related qualification
• With Good knowledge and a passion for the management and improvement of green spaces
• Experience in countryside management
• Experience in working with and supervising volunteers
• Knowledge of different types of funding
• And Budget management

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Our purpose is to ensure all our parks and greenspaces are managed in a sustainable way that promotes their fauna and flora, whilst providing first class recreational facilities to residents and businesses

Our goal is simple, to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy their greenspaces every day of the life

Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service
• Mileage allowance

How to apply

For more information on the role and to apply please visit: Runnymede Borough Council Jobs | Surrey Jobs

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Justin Sander, Parks & Green Spaces Manager, on 07350 409823 or justin.sander@runnymede.gov.uk

Closing Date:            23.02.2025

Interview Date(s):     27/28.02.2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.