Assistant Parks Officer

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car user allowance

Job summary

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Parks Officer to join the Outdoor Leisure team. You will help oversee day-to-day management of parks and open spaces across the southern part of the borough, support the Grounds Maintenance Contract, site inspections and improvement projects.

This permanent full-time role is 37 hours per week with flexible/home working options, and includes a car user allowance up to £1,239 per annum to support travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring the Grounds Maintenance Contract across the south of the borough.
• Support the day-to-day operation of parks, open spaces, sports grounds, play areas, and horticultural sites.
• Assist in the operation of Tonbridge Cemetery, including undertaking internments under supervision.
• Help inspect and manage the Council's tree stock in accordance with health and safety requirements and Tree Safety Strategy.
• Respond to enquiries from residents, Councillors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of capital projects and site development schemes.
• Liaise with sports organisations, community groups, contractors, and other partners.
• Attend site visits, meetings, and team briefings as required.
• Assist with collecting and collating information for budget and project planning purposes.

Job description

£26,217 - £32,508 plus essential car user allowance up to £1239 per annum

Location:

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, Opportunity for flexible/home working

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

20/09/2026 at 23:55

Reference:

SSLTS/26/343491

Are you passionate about parks, green spaces, and helping to maintain high-quality outdoor environments for local communities?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Parks Officer to join our Outdoor Leisure team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, working across parks, open spaces, sports grounds, play areas, horticultural features, and cemetery services.

About the Role

Working alongside the Parks Officer, you will help oversee the day-to-day management and monitoring of parks and open spaces in the southern part of the borough. You will support the delivery of the Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract, assist with site inspections, contribute to improvement projects, and help ensure our outdoor facilities remain safe, attractive, and well managed.

The role also includes supporting the operation of Tonbridge Cemetery, assisting with internments under guidance, responding to public enquiries, and working closely with a variety of partners, community groups, contractors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring the Grounds Maintenance Contract across the south of the borough.
• Support the day-to-day operation of parks, open spaces, sports grounds, play areas, and horticultural sites.
• Assist in the operation of Tonbridge Cemetery, including undertaking internments under supervision.
• Help inspect and manage the Council's tree stock in accordance with health and safety requirements and Tree Safety Strategy.
• Respond to enquiries from residents, Councillors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of capital projects and site development schemes.
• Liaise with sports organisations, community groups, contractors, and other partners.
• Attend site visits, meetings, and team briefings as required.
• Assist with collecting and collating information for budget and project planning purposes.