Green Spaces Delivery & Development Manager
| Location: | Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge. |
| Contract: | Permanent |
| Salary: | Circa £33,000 per annum |
| Hours: | 37.5 hours per week (part time or job share considered for the right candidate) |
We are looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for the environment to lead green spaces projects in, and around, the Colne Valley Regional Park.
Summary of role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a a friendly and committed team based at the Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre in the heart of attractive countryside next door to a beautiful chalk stream, easily accessible from London, Bucks, Berks, Herts and Surrey. Due to an increase in grants and contracts secured we are looking to expand the team.
You will lead the delivery of Green Spaces and Green Skills projects in, and around, the Regional Park. Including supervising freelance consultants on regular maintenance visits, corporate team building days undertaking biodiversity & access projects.
You will manage and support staff on the delivery of Green Team programmes to improve the environment and participants skills, confidence and employability. You will manage the Green Spaces Project Manager to deliver projects to improve footpaths, biodiversity and community green spaces. You will also oversee management of ancient woodlands.
This role gives provides the opportunity for you to act on your own initiative to build & grow relationships with project partners, developing new Green Spaces & Green Skills Projects to grow your team.
Full UK driving licence required, you will be provided with a work vehicle which must be driven in accordance with company policy.
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
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Download the Job Application pack below:
Job Description & Person Specification
Please send your completed application form, quoting reference ‘GSDDM22’ to recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Stewart Pomeroy at stewart.pomeroy@groundwork.org.uk
| Closing date for applications: | Thursday 27th October 2022 |
| Interview date: | Tuesday 1st November 2022 |
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.