Parks Development Officer

PRESTON CITY COUNCIL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Parks Development Officer to assist in managing parks and open spaces. This full-time role involves strategy implementation, project management, and collaboration with community groups. Candidates should have horticultural knowledge and strong communication skills. Employee benefits include flexible work hours, annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexi time

30 days' annual leave

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life assurance scheme

Discounted parking, bus and rail fares

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A sound working knowledge of horticultural and landscape management.
• Ability to work well unsupervised or in a team.
• Organizational skills for project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and development of parks and open spaces.
• Deliver various strategies including Parks and Open Spaces strategy.
• Manage and promote park services facilities and projects.

Skills

Good written communication

Financial skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Parks Development Officer

Section: Parks

Location: Argyll Road

Salary: £33,699 to £35,412 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23:59 hours GMT on Sunday 04 January 2026

Reference: EPNS01016-1

Environment and Communities Directorate - Neighbourhood Services.

Preston City Council's Parks are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our development team at Argyll Road, Preston.

Your primary role within this team will be to assist the Head of Parks Development in the management and development of parks and open spaces across the city. This includes working with team members and other departments, on allotments, park assets, buildings and infrastructure, woodlands, highway verges and development areas.

You will have responsibility for the delivery of various strategies, including Parks and Open Spaces strategy, tree strategy and related plans and policies. This includes the preparation and implementation of Green Flag applications and management plans.

You will play a key role in the development, promotion and marketing of park services facilities, including the procurement of additional financial resources and the delivery and management of projects and contracts working alongside our Landscape architects. A sound working knowledge of horticultural and landscape management and contract procedures would be an advantage in this role.

The role will require occasional evening/weekend working to provide a support service for Friends Groups and community organisations and partners and to attend committee/working parties/events as required.

The applicant must be able to work well unsupervised or in a team. Good written communication and financial skills are also important aspects of the role.

As an employer, we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including:

• Flexi time
• A minimum of 30 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Family friendly policies
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• AVC's
• Life assurance scheme
• Payment of professional fees
• A casual car user allowance
• Discounted parking, bus and rail fares
• A cycle to work scheme

N.B. Previous applicants need not apply.

International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Further details: Job Outline Employee Specification