Parks Engagement & Events Officer

St Helens Borough Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Supportive and inclusive work环境

Make a real difference in your local社区

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Engagement Officer to enhance the local environment, build community relationships and encourage parks as spaces for events and activities.

In the Environment & Sustainability Team you will support event safety, community engagement and the development of open space management plans, with occasional weekend duties and outdoor work in all weather. You will liaise with groups, inspect sites, and help deliver improvements that benefit residents.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement.
• Willingness to learn and develop new/existing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support event organisers with safety documentation and guidance.
• Promote best practices for event safety and legal responsibilities.
• Carry out site inspections before, during and after events to ensure safety and quality.
• 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 about open spaces and interpretive services.
• Inspect and maintain signage, footpaths and trails.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of play equipment and keep records.
• Monitor usage of habitats and facilities.
• Support and supervise volunteers and community groups.
• Contribute to open space management plans and Green Flag assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is seeking an Open Spaces Engagement Officer to enhance the local environment, build community relationships and encourage parks as spaces for events and activities.

In the Environment & Sustainability Team you will support event safety, community engagement and the development of open space management plans, with occasional weekend duties and outdoor work in all weather. You will liaise with groups, inspect sites, and help deliver improvements that benefit residents.