Strategic Greenspace Development & Investment Lead

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced Greenspace Development and Inward Investment Lead to drive planning, development and delivery of green infrastructure across the city. You will lead a multidisciplinary landscape development team, secure external investment and shape sustainable parks and spaces that serve communities and biodiversity.

This senior role requires Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute and a proven track record in large-scale landscape or urban development

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute is required.
• Significant experience in landscape architecture or related disciplines.
• Experience delivering complex landscape, environmental, green infrastructure or urban development projects.
• Experience managing substantial budgets and securing external funding.
• Proven success negotiating and managing Section 106 agreements.
• Experience building strong relationships with developers, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of climate-resilient and sustainable urban design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of green infrastructure and landscape development projects across Birmingham.
• Oversee the Landscape Development team, ensuring high performance and development.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of innovative projects to improve green spaces and biodiversity.
• Secure funding through grants, Section 106 and other investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with developers, planning colleagues and external partners to shape sustainable developments.
• Represent Parks & Green Spaces within major regeneration and development programmes.
• Monitor budgets and provide financial planning and forecasting.
• Prepare reports and briefing papers for senior officers and elected members.
• Manage framework agreements and ensure timely delivery to high standards.

Skills

Landscape architecture

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Grant funding

Section 106 negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced Greenspace Development and Inward Investment Lead to drive planning, development and delivery of green infrastructure across the city. You will lead a multidisciplinary landscape development team, secure external investment and shape sustainable parks and spaces that serve communities and biodiversity.

This senior role requires Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute and a proven track record in large-scale landscape or urban development