Parks and Green Space Officer37 Hours per week,Permanent Contract£29,269 - £33,024 per annumYou will be part of a dedicated and committed parks and green space team of 6.We are friendly, supportive and encouraging, always striving to improve our parks and open spaces.It is our aim to add to the number of Green Flag awards achieved by our green spaces.We are striving to increase biodiversity and natural assets in our parks and open spaces and increase their resilience to climate change while retaining their value for their users.We are fortunate to have the funding to meet these objectives.About youThe successful candidate will:Work as part of the dedicated Parks and Greenspace team managing parks including 5 with green flag awards, high standard Public Open Spaces including 1 with a green flag award.Work to improve and develop all areas under the Council’s control.Increase the biodiversity and use of Wychavon District Councils parks, public open spaces, verges and wildlife areas.Ensure Council’s contractors carrying out grounds maintenance, landscaping, tree and associated work deliver the highest quality service, comply with contractual and health and safety requirements.What we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Jonathan Hulbert on 01386 565196Closing date: Sunday 6October 2024Interview date: Tuesday 15October 2024Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.
