Senior Parks Development & Engagement Lead (Hybrid)

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Parks Development and Engagement Officer to lead the development and improvement of parks and green spaces, with emphasis on funding opportunities and community involvement.

You will support capital and revenue funded schemes, undertake consultation, manage budgets and provide supervision to staff and volunteers. The role offers flexible working from home with two days on a council site.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at a minimum grade C or above or equivalent qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office packages.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Accuracy with figures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver parks and green space development projects, including capital improvement schemes and Section 106 funded initiatives.
• Research, develop and submit external funding applications, sponsorship opportunities and fundraising initiatives to secure investment in parks and green spaces.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with community groups, volunteers, stakeholders and other organisations to support service development.
• Undertake community engagement, consultation and research activities to identify local needs and inform service planning.
• Manage and monitor development projects, including budgets, contractors, procurement activities and project performance.
• Provide line management and support to staff, volunteers and externally funded posts, helping to build community capacity and engagement.
• Support the delivery of events, recreational initiatives and quality accreditation programmes across parks and green spaces.
• Contribute to service planning, strategy development, reports and briefings to support the ongoing improvement of parks and green spaces.
• To support Parks Development Officers with the development of allotment sites with an emphasis on increasing the number of self-managed sites across the city.

Skills

Community engagement

Budgeting

Line management

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council in Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Parks Development and Engagement Officer to lead the development and improvement of parks and green spaces, with emphasis on funding opportunities and community involvement.

You will support capital and revenue funded schemes, undertake consultation, manage budgets and provide supervision to staff and volunteers. The role offers flexible working from home with two days on a council site.