Senior Parks Development & Engagement Officer

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,

Senior Parks Development & Engagement Officer

Salary - £37,563 - £42,123 (Grade 6)

Hours - 37 Hours per week

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work Style - Flexible: working from home with 2 days in a council location

We are seeking a Senior Parks Development and Engagement Officer to contribute to the development of restoration and improvement of Parks and Green Spaces throughout the City, with particular emphasis on funding opportunities; bid writing, increasing capacity and infrastructure within Community Organisations. To support the implementation of defined development projects for external capital and revenue funded schemes. To undertake consultation and research into the needs of local people and interest groups. Provide day to day supervision for Parks Development Officer and support for volunteers.

Key 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.

Role Requirements

• 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

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

Employment Information & Support

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