Green Spaces Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Esher seeks a Green Spaces Officer to oversee and enhance green spaces, commons, and cemeteries. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, team management, and the administration of contracts while effectively engaging with the local community. This permanent role offers opportunities for professional development and promotes wellbeing through various initiatives. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Professional and personal development opportunities

Support for employee wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a small dedicated team in green spaces.
• Ability to ensure the delivery of ground maintenance contracts.
• Effective communication and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and protect green spaces, commons, and cemeteries.
• Ensure the best services for the residents of Elmbridge.
• Work collaboratively with a motivated team.

Skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Successfully delivering green space contracts and managing a small team

Being highly organised and skilled in the administration of contracts

Working with local councillors and providing community engagement

Innovation and creativity in the delivery of services

Job description

Green Spaces Officer

Salary: S02 SCP32 £40,791– S02 SCP34 £42,751

Hours: 36 hours per week

Employment type: Permanent

Overview

Our green spaces, commons and cemeteries are highly treasured by our residents. This is your chance to take guardianship of these much-loved facilities that are such an important part of Elmbridge life.

And what a team! You will be working with a determined and committed group, passionate about protecting and enhancing the green spaces, cemeteries and commons in Elmbridge. They know the value of these spaces to our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.

Role

You are a greenspaces officer with experience of managing a small dedicated team and ensuring the delivery of the ground maintenance contract for our green spaces, but you will also have the ability to manage a variety of services; ensuring the residents of Elmbridge are best served at all times.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Successfully delivering green space contracts and managing a small team
• Being highly organised and skilled in the administration of contracts
• Working with local councillors and providing community engagement
• Innovation and creativity in the delivery of services

We Offer

When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives. Elmbridge prides itself on being a learning organisation. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through our talent programme and we will work with you to create a bespoke learning and development programme as appropriate to your role.

The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us; whether it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.

We know that hybrid working is here to stay and we will work with you to find the best solution for both you and the service.

Contact

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Emma Campbell, Green Spaces Manager on 01372 474264.

Important Dates

Closing date: 09:00a.m 16 March 2026

Interview date: 20 March 2026

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Elmbridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer.