Greenspaces & Projects Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bromsgrove District and Redditchto assist with the appointment of a Greenspaces & Projects Officer on a 2-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 18.35 - 23.49 per hour

Summary:

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an experienced Greenspaces & Projects Officer (Parks & Events) to support the delivery of high-profile environmental parks play and community projects across both authorities. This role offers the opportunity to lead capital investment programmes manage Section 106 funding and deliver visible improvements that enhance local communities and public spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development management and delivery of capital investment programmes.
• Manage Section 106 funding projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Project manage internal and external contractor works ensuring quality value for money and timely delivery.
• Support the achievement of Green Flag standards across parks and open spaces.
• Lead and contribute to external funding bids and service improvement initiatives.

Essentials:

• Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline or equivalent mid-to-senior level experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport (if required for the role).
• Proven experience in project management and capital project delivery.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Experience working within a local authority or similar public/community sector environment.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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