Green Spaces Development Officer

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.

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