Open Spaces & Community Events Officer

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Officer to help enhance the local environment and foster community engagement through events in our parks. You will support safety documentation, inspect spaces, and engage with groups to deliver high‑quality open spaces and activity programmes.

We welcome applicants with a passion for the environment, health and safety, and community events. Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends is required, along with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening/weekend events.
• Interest in the environment, health and safety and community events.
• 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 (including occasional weekend work).
• 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, community groups, and temporary employment schemes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of open space management plans and Green Flag assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Officer to help enhance the local environment and foster community engagement through events in our parks. You will support safety documentation, inspect spaces, and engage with groups to deliver high‑quality open spaces and activity programmes.

We welcome applicants with a passion for the environment, health and safety, and community events. Flexibility for occasional evenings/weekends is required, along with a full UK driving licence.