Parks Service Manager

Coventry City Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Parks Service Manager to lead the Parks Service Team in Coventry. Responsibilities include overseeing parks and green spaces, implementing the Greenspace Strategy, and working with stakeholders to promote the use of parks and open spaces. The ideal candidate will be a qualified green space professional with expertise in project management and a focus on sustainable improvements.

Benefits

Fantastic rewards and benefits package

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for specific groups

Qualifications

• Qualified green space professional with experience in urban parks.
• Track record in delivering sustainable improvements.
• Understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Parks Service Team.
• Monitor parks and green spaces' conditions.
• Identify and implement improvements.
• Deliver the Greenspace Strategy.
• Work with stakeholders to develop parks.

Skills

Knowledge of park care and development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias.

The Parks Service is responsible for the provision and management of Parks & Open Spaces across the city, including their management and maintenance. They work hard to ensure spaces are in good condition and able to provide the high-value amenity and ecosystem services that a modern city like Coventry requires.

Our Values

We want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Job Role

The Parks Service Manager leads the Parks Service Team and is a key member of the Parks & Open Spaces Management Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care of Parks and other green spaces, monitoring their condition and identifying opportunities for improvements.

The Parks Service Manager is responsible for the development of all sites through the delivery of the Greenspace Strategy. This includes working closely with different service areas within the city council and with external partners to ensure that the use of our Parks & Open Spaces grows successfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Parks Service Team
• Monitor the condition of Parks and green spaces
• Identify opportunities for improvements
• Deliver the Greenspace Strategy
• Work with stakeholders to develop Parks & Open Spaces

Requirements

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced green space professional who is knowledgeable about the care and development of parks and open spaces in the urban environment. With an understanding of the principles of project management, especially in relation to parks, woodlands or similar environments, your track record will evidence experience in delivering practical and sustainable improvements.

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

We are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans, are currently in care or have previously been in care, or if you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.