Community Open Spaces & Events Officer

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and inclusive work环境

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Officer to enhance the local environment, support community engagement, and help run events safely in our parks. You will work with the Environment & Sustainability Team to protect habitats and encourage positive use of outdoor spaces.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds in environment, open spaces, events, health & safety or community engagement.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support event organisers with documentation and guidance on safety measures.
• Promote best practices for event safety and legal responsibilities.
• Carrying out site inspections before, during, and after events to ensure safety and quality of open spaces (including occasional weekend work).
• Liaising with community groups, event organisers, council departments, and external agencies.
• Attending ESAG (Event Safety Advisory Group) meetings and coordinating reviews of event proposals and risks.
• Assisting with funding bids to support open space projects and events.
• Providing information and interpretation services about open spaces.
• Inspecting and maintaining signage, notice boards, footpaths, and trails.
• Conducting daily visual inspections of children’s play equipment and maintaining records.
• Monitoring and recording usage of habitats, facilities, and the wider environment.
• Supporting and supervising volunteers, community groups, and temporary employment schemes.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of open space management plans and Green Flag assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Community engagement

Outdoor work

Driving licence

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Officer to enhance the local environment, support community engagement, and help run events safely in our parks. You will work with the Environment & Sustainability Team to protect habitats and encourage positive use of outdoor spaces.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds in environment, open spaces, events, health & safety or community engagement.