Parks Engagement Officer

London Borough Of Merton; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough Of Merton’s Parks and Greenspaces directorate is seeking an Engagement Officer to lead community involvement across parks, arboriculture and related services. You will coordinate volunteers and strengthen social value within service contractor networks, ensuring inclusive engagement across the borough.

The role requires managing communications with ward councillors, cabinet members and a broad network of Friends of Parks groups and community organisations, while delivering against

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience in managing volunteers, risk, reporting and securing funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead on improving community engagement across Parks and Arboriculture services.
• Nurture Social Value support offered by service contractors for grounds maintenance and arboriculture.
• Manage day-to-day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members.
• Build and expand networks with Friends of Parks, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton’s newly formed Public Realm directorate as the Parks and Greenspaces Engagement Officer

The role will lead on improving community engagement across the departments Parks and Arboriculture service areas as well as nurturing the Social Value support offered by the services current service contractor for both grounds maintenance and arboriculture services

Managing day to day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members as well as managing relationships with services network of Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other stakeholder groups as well as expanding the network of such groups into harder reach areas of the borough

The successful candidate will possess effective communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be experienced in managing volunteers , risk management, reporting as well as securing funding.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrew Kauffman, Head of Parks Service by e-mail: