Area Manager, Parks & Green Space: Lead Biodiversity

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Area Manager to support the Parks and Countryside Service in delivering safe, welcoming and high-quality parks across the city. You will lead staff and contractors, manage budgets and respond to local needs while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

You will engage with councillors, volunteers, residents and fundraisers, ensuring flexible working where possible and safeguarding duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and contractors.
• Ability to engage with councillors, volunteers and residents.
• Experience in budgeting and resource management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff and contractors to deliver park projects.
• Engage with councillors, stakeholders, volunteers and residents.
• Manage budgets and resources to support green space improvements.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Sheffield City Council is seeking an Area Manager to support the Parks and Countryside Service in delivering safe, welcoming and high-quality parks across the city. You will lead staff and contractors, manage budgets and respond to local needs while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

You will engage with councillors, volunteers, residents and fundraisers, ensuring flexible working where possible and safeguarding duties as required.