Position: Green Spaces Manager
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Work Base: Civic Centre Station Road Addlestone (Hybird Working)

About the Role

Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing green spaces for communities? Runnymede Borough Council is seeking a Green Spaces Manager to lead our environmental services team. Reporting to the Corporate Head of Environmental Services, you will oversee the maintenance and development of green areas across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage in-house grounds maintenance operations, ensuring high standards of care for parks, playgrounds, and public spaces.
• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries and concerns regarding green spaces, addressing issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including community groups and local authorities, to develop and implement strategies for improving green areas.
• Procure and manage contracts for grounds maintenance and related services, adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Lead initiatives to promote biodiversity and sustainability within our parks and open spaces.
• Represent the council at meetings and events, advocating for the preservation and enhancement of green spaces.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in landscape management or related field.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices.
• Experience in project management and budgetary control.

Additional Information

• Full UK driving license required.
• Flexibility to attend occasional out-of-hours meetings.

If you're enthusiastic about creating vibrant and sustainable green spaces for our community, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a difference.