Parks Engagement Officer

London Borough of Merton; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton’s Public Realm directorate seeks a Parks and Greenspaces Engagement Officer to strengthen engagement across Parks and Arboriculture and to support social value initiatives with the current service contractor.

You will work with ward councillors, cabinet members and a network of Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other stakeholders, expanding reach to harder-to-engage areas while managing volunteers and funding within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement across Parks and Arboriculture within the Public Realm directorate.
• Coordinate with ward councillors and cabinet members and manage relationships with Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing volunteers, risk management, reporting and securing funding.

Job description

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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: [e-mail]