We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bromsgrove District and Redditch to assist with the appointment of a Parks Development Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.60 - £19.77 per Hour

Summary:

This role is essential in shaping and delivering improvements across the parks and open spaces, increasing public use, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting strategic and planning functions. You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, service planning, contract management, and delivering quality improvements aligned with the Leisure and Culture Strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead liaison for stakeholders, customers, and contractors to support project delivery and service improvements.
• Develop and implement service strategies, improvement plans, and open space needs assessments.
• Manage data records accurately and oversee compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Lead the submission and management of Stewardship applications, and monitor contract performance.
• Coordinate and deliver the Green Flag Award programme with internal colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in environmental management, landscape architecture, biodiversity, or a related field (desirable but not essential if supported by equivalent experience).

Experience Required:

• Demonstrated success in a mid to senior-level position in a customer-focused service environment.
• Experience working within Green Spaces, Parks, or public open spaces.
• Prior experience or knowledge in biodiversity, landscape management, or ecological planning is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, partnerships, or externally funded programmes.

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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