Greenspace Development Manager, Transform Birmingham Parks

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days holiday

Rewards scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Greenspace Development Manager to transform parks and green spaces into vibrant community assets, working with Friends groups, local organisations and stakeholders to identify and deliver local investment priorities.

You will lead on key initiatives including the Green Flag improvement programme, oversee infrastructure and site enhancement projects, and identify opportunities to secure external investment through partnership working and successful funding

Qualifications

• Proven experience in park development, project management or a related field.
• A strong track record of delivering successful projects and partnerships.
• A genuine passion for green spaces, nature recovery and community engagement.
• A full UK driving licence is also required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance parks and green spaces across the city.
• Lead community engagement and partnership working.
• Deliver improvement projects and oversee budgets and contractors.
• Support funding bids, investment planning and Green Flag applications.
• Ensure health and safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Park development

Project management

Community engagement

Driving licence

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Greenspace Development Manager to transform parks and green spaces into vibrant community assets, working with Friends groups, local organisations and stakeholders to identify and deliver local investment priorities.

You will lead on key initiatives including the Green Flag improvement programme, oversee infrastructure and site enhancement projects, and identify opportunities to secure external investment through partnership working and successful funding