Greenspace Development Manager
Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
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Job Summary
Green Space Development Manager
Permanent
Grade D -
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about transforming parks and green spaces into vibrant thriving community assets
As the UKs first accredited Nature City Birmingham is delivering its ambitious City of Nature 25-Year Plan placing nature people and place at the heart of the citys future. We are looking for dynamic and driven Green Space Development Managers to play a leading role in shaping the future of Birminghams parks and green spaces helping to create healthier greener and more resilient communities.
In this exciting role you will work at the heart of communitiesbuilding strong relationships with Friends groups local organisations elected members and stakeholders to identify and deliver local investment priorities. You will be instrumental in driving forward ambitious improvement programmes that enhance biodiversity increase community participation and ensure our parks continue to meet the highest standards for quality safety and accessibility.
You will lead on key initiatives including the Green Flag improvement programme oversee the delivery of infrastructure and site enhancement projects and identify opportunities to secure external investment through partnership working and successful funding bids. Your work will directly support the delivery of Birminghams City of Nature 25-Year Plan helping to create and improve spaces that benefit both people and wildlife.
Working collaboratively with operational teams community partners and external organisations you will help deliver meaningful improvements across the city ensuring Birminghams parks and green spaces remain welcoming sustainable and valued community assets for generations to come.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in park development project management or a related field a strong track record of delivering successful projects and partnerships and a genuine passion for green spaces nature recovery and community engagement.
What we offer in return
- Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 30 days increasing with length of service
- My Rewards Scheme access to 800 brands providing discounts and savings
- Health and wellbeing support independent and confidential employeeassistanceand counselling occupational health
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.
Job Description and PersonSpecification
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employingretainingand developingall ofour people.
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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
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Proof of Right to work in the UK will berequiredfor all applicantsin accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in ... View more
