Parks & Greenspaces Engagement Lead

Merton Council; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton Council is seeking a Parks and Greenspaces Engagement Officer to join its Public Realm directorate in Wimbledon. You will lead community engagement across parks and arboriculture and support social value initiatives with our contracted services.

You'll manage day-to-day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members, and build relationships with Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other stakeholders, expanding outreach to harder-to-reach areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing volunteers and reporting for public services.
• Ability to secure funding and manage risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement across parks and arboriculture within Public Realm.
• Manage day-to-day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members.
• Develop relationships with Friends of Parks, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other groups.
• Expand network to harder-to-reach areas and support social value initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Volunteer management

Risk management

Reporting

Funding acquisition

Job description

Merton Council is seeking a Parks and Greenspaces Engagement Officer to join its Public Realm directorate in Wimbledon. You will lead community engagement across parks and arboriculture and support social value initiatives with our contracted services.

You'll manage day-to-day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members, and build relationships with Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other stakeholders, expanding outreach to harder-to-reach areas.