Part-Time Parks & Open Spaces Administration Officer

Cannock Chase Council; Cannock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is looking for a Part-Time Parks & Open Spaces Administration Officer to assist with administrative tasks in various sections including Cemeteries and Allotments. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Business Administration and strong IT skills in Microsoft Office. Excellent customer care and communication abilities are essential. The role involves 29 hours per week with benefits including holiday entitlement and a flexitime scheme.

Benefits

23 days holiday rising to 26 days after 5 years

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

Cycle Scheme

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment required.
• Must have good communication and written skills.
• Ability to work independently and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day administrative duties for Parks and Open Spaces.
• Demonstrate customer service when dealing with public inquiries.
• Work as part of a team to support the section.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent customer care skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office skills

Excellent telephone manner

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Part‑Time Parks & Open Spaces Administration Officer

Grade D: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum (pro‑rated)

Post Number: CL498
Permanent – 29 Hours per week

Benefits to you

• 23 days holiday rising to 26 days after 5 years of continuous service (pro‑rated)
• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Car Parking

We are seeking a self‑motivated individual who will work as part of a team to assist in the day‑to‑day administrative duties to support the Parks and Open Spaces section which includes Cemeteries, Allotments, Countryside, Trees both Urban, Housing and TPO’s.

The successful candidiate will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Business Adminisration along with IT skills in the use of Microsoft Office packages sufficient to input and retrieve data.

In addition, the sucessful appliacant must be able to demonstrate experience of working in an office environment and possess excellent customer care skills. You will have an excellent telephone manner when dealing with enquires from members of the public and Elected Members, along with excellent communication, analytical and written skills to enable you to deal with enquires efficiently.

The ability to work on your own initiative and in an organised manner, along with a flexible approach to working hours are all key requirements for this role.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Hammond, Bereavement Services Manager on 01543 464475.
To apply online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login
Alternatively, please telephone [phone] or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e‑mail [e-mail] quoting post number CL498.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 16th January 2026.

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