Open Spaces & Community Events Officer

St Helens Borough Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Inclusive work environment

Community impact

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Officer to enhance parks as spaces for events and activities, and to support environmental objectives. You will work with the Environment & Sustainability Team to deliver high-quality open spaces and engage with the local community.

You will inspect sites, assist with safety guidance, liaise with groups and agencies, attend ESAG meetings, supervise volunteers, and contribute to open space management plans and Green Flag assessments.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with the local community.

Responsibilities

• Support event organisers with documentation and guidance on safety measures.
• Promote best practices for event safety and legal responsibilities.
• Carry out site inspections before, during and after events to ensure safety and quality of open spaces.
• Liaise with community groups, event organisers, council departments and external agencies.
• Attend ESAG meetings and coordinate reviews of event proposals and risks.
• Assist with funding bids to support open space projects and events.
• Provide information and interpretation services about open spaces.
• Inspect and maintain signage, notice boards, footpaths and trails.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of children's play equipment and maintain records.
• Monitor and record usage of habitats, facilities and the wider environment.
• Support and supervise volunteers and temporary employment schemes.
• Contribute to open space management plans and Green Flag assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above) or Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Officer to enhance parks as spaces for events and activities, and to support environmental objectives. You will work with the Environment & Sustainability Team to deliver high-quality open spaces and engage with the local community.

You will inspect sites, assist with safety guidance, liaise with groups and agencies, attend ESAG meetings, supervise volunteers, and contribute to open space management plans and Green Flag assessments.