A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Green Spaces Development Officer to support the delivery of green space projects within a local authority environment. This role will focus on delivering small capital works, supporting service development and working with communities and partners to improve local green spaces.
Working as part of a small team, you will contribute to the delivery of the Green Spaces service plan, supporting projects that enhance community use, sustainability and accessibility.
Location: Southeast England
Role:Green Spaces Development Officer
Rate: £200 per day
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver small green space and play projects, ensuring compliance with procurement, health and safety, and financial regulations.
- Project manage capital schemes from design through to procurement and delivery.
- Work with internal teams, residents and partners to develop project proposals and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
- Support delivery of the Green Spaces service plan and council priorities.
- Assist with managing budgets and ensuring value for money across projects.
- Prepare contract documentation, manage tender processes and evaluate submissions.
- Support community engagement and participation in green space projects and activities.
- Work with partners and community groups to develop and improve sites.
- Support communications and promotion of Green Spaces services through council channels.
- Attend meetings, working groups and stakeholder sessions, representing the service as required.
- Maintain effective working relationships across council teams and external organisations.
- Ensure compliance with council policies, financial regulations and data protection requirements.
Skills and Experience
- Experience delivering projects within green spaces, parks, environmental or public realm services.
- Experience working as a Landscape Manager or similar role within schools or education environments.
- Knowledge of project management, procurement processes and contract management.
- Understanding of health and safety and financial regulations within a public sector environment.
- Experience engaging with communities, stakeholders and partner organisations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Understanding of sustainability and environmental considerations within project delivery.
- Organised approach with the ability to manage priorities and workload effectively.