Strategic Parks & Open Spaces Executive

publicjobs; Leinster; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Kildare County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer to lead the Parks and Public Realm division within the Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces Directorate. You will oversee planning, design, biodiversity initiatives and a substantial annual budget, reporting to the Senior Parks and Landscape Officer.

The ideal candidate will hold an NFQ Level 8 qualification in Horticulture/ Landscape Architecture / Arboriculture / Natural or Environmental Science and have at least

Qualifications

• Qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (level 8 or higher).
• At least seven years post graduate experience in planning, design, development and management of parks/open spaces/related areas.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve corporate objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good financial management within a budgetary control framework.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, including procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards applicable to local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Control, maintain and develop parks and public realm spaces.
• Plan, design and construct new parks/open spaces.
• Manage planting and maintenance of trees in public spaces.
• Support biodiversity initiatives within the Council.
• Manage a significant annual budget across services.
• Promote green infrastructure and climate initiatives.
• Supervise staff; handle HR duties.
• Develop policies and strategies for areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Public realm

Landscape design

Urban design

Public procurement

Health and safety

Contract delivery

Graphic design

IT skills

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Horticulture / Landscape Architecture / Arboriculture / Natural or Environmental Science (NFQ 8+)

Job description

Kildare County Council is seeking a Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer to lead the Parks and Public Realm division within the Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces Directorate. You will oversee planning, design, biodiversity initiatives and a substantial annual budget, reporting to the Senior Parks and Landscape Officer.

The ideal candidate will hold an NFQ Level 8 qualification in Horticulture/ Landscape Architecture / Arboriculture / Natural or Environmental Science and have at least