Green Space Lead - Parks, Play Areas & Biodiversity

Countryside Classroom; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working (including hybrid)

Learning and Development

Family Friendly Policies

Generous compassionate leave

Job summary

North Warwickshire Borough Council in the Regeneration & Communities Division is seeking a Green Space Officer to lead the development, improvement and management of parks, open spaces, play areas, allotments and local nature reserves.

This role involves delivering the Green Space and Playing Pitch Strategies, driving projects such as play area upgrades and two new pump tracks, with support for biodiversity, sustainability and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in green space development and biodiversity projects.
• Strong community engagement and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to lead on strategy delivery and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, improvement and management of parks, open spaces, play areas, allotments and local nature reserves.
• Deliver Green Space and Playing Pitch Strategies and play area upgrades.
• Support biodiversity, sustainability and community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Environmental Sustainability Officer and other teams.

Skills

Biodiversity

Project management

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Job description

North Warwickshire Borough Council in the Regeneration & Communities Division is seeking a Green Space Officer to lead the development, improvement and management of parks, open spaces, play areas, allotments and local nature reserves.

This role involves delivering the Green Space and Playing Pitch Strategies, driving projects such as play area upgrades and two new pump tracks, with support for biodiversity, sustainability and community engagement.