Green Space Officer - North Warwickshire Borough Council

Countryside Classroom; Atherstone; On-site; 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

£37,280 - £39,152 per annum

37 hours per week

Regeneration & Communities Division

Do you have the vision, passion and expertise to enhance the green spaces that matter most to our communities?

North Warwickshire Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Green Space Officer to lead the development, improvement and management of our parks, open spaces, play areas, allotments and local nature reserves.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the places where people live, work and play. You’ll work in our Communities Section, developing projects that improve biodiversity, support active lifestyles, strengthen community connections and enhance the quality of life for residents across the borough.

The post holder will lead on the delivery of the Authority’s Green Space and Playing Pitch Strategies, developing and delivering exciting projects such as the play area improvement programme and the installation of two new pump tracks.

With the support of the Environmental Sustainability Officer, this role will support biodiversity, sustainability and community engagement initiatives.

If you have the technical expertise and a genuine passion for improving places and communities, we want to hear from you.

The Council offers an excellent employment package with:

• Generous annual leave allowance (including statutory Bank Holidays and 2 extra statutory days)
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution rate of 22.1%
• Flexible working (including hybrid working) available for certain roles
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Family Friendly Policies
• Generous compassionate leave
• and more

For more information on the role please contact Becky Evans on [e-mail]

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 26th August 2026.

North Warwickshire Borough Council, The Council House, South Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1DE