Greenspace Liaison and Asset Compliance Officer

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Greenspace Liaison and Asset Compliance Officer to enhance its communities through effective management of parks, allotments, and open spaces. The successful candidate will conduct inspections, support community stewardship, and maintain records. Candidates should possess operational experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a salary range of £34,434 to £38,220 along with flexible work opportunities and other benefits.

Benefits

Gym membership discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme access

Employee well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience in operational work and community services.
• Understanding of risk, safety requirements, and compliance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured inspections across parks and open spaces.
• Maintain records and produce clear reports.
• Engage positively with the public and community stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel.
• Plan and prioritize workload effectively.

Skills

Operational work experience

Community-facing services

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

We are looking to recruit a Greenspace Liaison and Asset Compliance Officer to provide a proactive, consistent and customer‑focused service across the Council’s Greenspace portfolio, including allotments, bowling greens, parks and open spaces.

The postholder will act as the primary face‑to‑face contact for allotment tenants, sports clubs and community groups while taking responsibility for structured inspections, safety checks and compliance across all environmental assets, including the monitoring of safety in the assets portfolio.

This role will strengthen operational oversight, ensure compliance with statutory requirements and promote positive relationships with the public and community stakeholders. The post is a designated customer‑facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured inspections across parks, open spaces and environmental assets, accurately recording findings and ensuring timely follow‑up on remedial actions.
• Maintain accurate records and produce clear written reports.
• Take accurate minutes at meetings, handle information responsibly and maintain confidentiality in line with Council procedures.
• Plan and prioritise workload in a fast‑paced, varied environment, working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Engage positively with the public, support community stewardship and maintain constructive relationships with tenants, clubs and stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, travel across the borough and occasionally work outside normal office hours.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience and confidence in operational work, community‑facing services or public‑realm environments.
• Proactive, organised and detail‑focused, with a sound understanding of risk, safety requirements and compliance standards within greenspace environments.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; practical experience managing processes, maintaining records and producing reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email) and able to navigate digital inspection or record‑keeping systems effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

Grade G Scp 23 £34,434 to Scp 27 £38,220, plus car allowance. As an employer, we offer rewards and benefits, including discounts on gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme and a range of employee well‑being and support services.

Why Bolton?

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people, building strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.