Parks Support Officer

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bath is seeking a Parks Support Officer to assist in the delivery of its parks and open spaces service. This role supports the operational team and requires attention to detail, teamwork, and an ability to maintain records. Candidates who enjoy public-facing roles and are proactive problem solvers are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunity for community engagement

Qualifications

• Experience in a front of house/public facing role.
• Ability to keep records and update them regularly.
• Reliability and a good work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Managers and the wider Parks team.
• Help deliver efficient service to the public.
• Assist grounds maintenance operatives in daily requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

About The Team

Bath and North East Somerset is looking for a Parks Support Officer to help deliver its award-winning parks and open spaces service.

• Are you looking for a fresh challenge?
• Do you like being in the heart of operational activity, helping to sort deliveries, maintaining equipment lists and answering queries from the public?

If you are comfortable supporting grounds maintenance operatives in their daily requirements, yet able to use technology and keep systems recorded and ordered, then this is likely to be a role that you will enjoy. So, why not apply to join our Parks Operational Team based in the Royal Victoria Park Nursery Depot in Bath.

About The Role

The primary purpose of this post is to provide a high standard of support to the Operational Managers and wider Parks team, so that they can carry out their responsibilities and ensure the smooth day to day running of the service. As a key part of a large team (50 parks staff) this role will be required to support service delivery, applying knowledge and skills to a range of practical activities. Providing support in relation to grounds maintenance staff and thereby helping deliver an efficient and effective service to the public.

About You

• Do you relish a new challenge and want to provide business support to a busy and interesting operational team?
• Are you a reliable and conscientious person, with a good work ethic and keen attention to detail?
• Do you have some experience of a front of house (public facing) role, whilst working in a team and providing excellent service to others?
• Have you worked in a job where you needed to keep records and regularly update them following inspections/ surveys.
• This post offers the chance to develop your key skills and opportunities to contribute to improving our performance and ample scope to develop as an important member of the Parks Service.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• is a strong team player with a collaborative work style;
• has the ability to be proactive, think creatively and identify opportunities for improvement;
• has the ability to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines;
• can assimilate new information quickly; and
• understands and demonstrates our Values and behaves in a way that is consistent with them.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Keith Rowe, Service Manager - Parks & Open Spaces, [e-mail]

Interview date: 02/12/2025

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

No Agencies Please.

Banes Council Policy

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. The council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.