Project Manager (Leisure, Parks, and Green Spaces)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive council in England seeks a Project Manager for its Projects & Programmes team to enhance leisure and green spaces in Hackney. This pivotal role involves overseeing various projects, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and working closely with multiple stakeholders to deliver positive community outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a Project Management qualification and relevant experience in capital projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital projects and physical builds preferred.
• Understanding of Planning, Procurement, and Construction is essential.
• Desirable background in Leisure or Green Spaces environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and meetings across Hackney.
• Plan and deliver projects within statutory, legal, and procurement frameworks.
• Manage complex budgets including external funding.

Skills

Influencing Skills

Sound Judgment

Motivational Skills

Education

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Leisure, Parks and Green Spaces Service is part of the Climate, Homes and Economy Directorate and delivers quality services and programmes for Hackney. It has a key role in providing services that are universal yet flexible to meet diverse needs. The Service is responsible for five main areas:

• Events
• Leisure
• Parks & Green Spaces
• Projects & Programmes
• Sport & Physical Activity

The Service contributes to “Working Together for a Better Hackney” by focusing on its core vision, purpose, and aims, aligned with the Council’s values.

The Projects & Programmes team is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects benefiting the borough. You will be responsible for transforming ideas into solutions, working with Parks Development and Parks Operations teams on projects related to leisure and green spaces. This role is vital in making Hackney a place for everyone.

Responsibilities include conducting site visits and meetings across Hackney, planning and delivering projects within statutory, legal, and procurement frameworks, managing complex budgets (including external funding), and understanding contract and financial management.

The ideal candidate will have strong influencing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to motivate internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, officers, and the public. A good understanding of Planning, Procurement, and Construction is essential, with experience in capital projects and physical builds preferred. A Project Management qualification and experience in a Leisure or Green Spaces environment are desirable.

We value our staff’s dedication and commitment. If you share our values and aim to achieve the best for Hackney, please apply below.

We operate a fair, anonymous selection process and do not accept supporting statements or CVs. You will need to create an account and complete competency-based questions demonstrating your suitability based on the job description.

Application closing date: 02 July 2025 (22:59).

Interview and assessment: W/c 14 July 2025.

Our vision is to be a place for everyone—where staff can be proud and feel valued, included, and involved. We seek individuals who are Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive.

Hackney Council is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also aim to address disadvantages caused by social and economic circumstances. We welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is underrepresented in our workforce.

For support with your application, contact Hackney Works at [e-mail].