Green Spaces Manager

Stroudtown; Stroud; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Stroud is seeking a dedicated manager to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of the town’s green spaces and street furniture. This role involves managing a small team, fostering public engagement, and ensuring high standards of conservation for community benefit. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for improving the local environment. Join us in making a positive impact on the town’s public amenities.

Qualifications

• Skills and enthusiasm to maintain and enhance green spaces.
• Ability to manage a small team effectively.
• Strong communication skills for public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the town's green spaces and street furniture.
• Ensure high standards in the management of parks for the community.
• Act as an ambassador for the Green Spaces team.

Job description

Working with and managing a small team, the manager will maintain and enhance the town's green spaces and street furniture, both as public amenities, for their conservation value and as opportunities for public engagement.

Purpose of job

Working with and managing a small team, the manager will maintain and enhance the town's green spaces and street furniture, both as public amenities, for their conservation value and as opportunities for public engagement.

Working for Stroud Town Council

The Town Council has a long-term commitment to improving the environment by taking on and managing parks and other green spaces in the town for the benefit of all residents and for wildlife. We are looking for someone with the skills and enthusiasm to maintain these to a high standard and the vision to develop and further these aims.

Teamwork and co-operation between all members of staff is central to Stroud Town Council's ethos. The staff and work of the Green Spaces team have a high public profile. The manager has an essential ambassadorial role and must, in partnership with the CEO, maintain good two-way communication with the public, members of Council, Green Spaces team members and other Council staff.

If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile career and feel you have the necessary enthusiasm and skills, please download and follow the instructions in the Application Pack.