Green Spaces Manager

2 days ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone Borough Council Full time
About the Role

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking an experienced and versatile manager to lead the development and management of the borough's parks and open spaces. The successful candidate will have a practical knowledge of ecology, horticulture, biodiversity, and grounds maintenance, and will be responsible for shaping the future of the borough's green spaces through design, strategy, and direct service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and maintain the borough's parks and open spaces, including Mote Park and other Green Flag parks.
  • Develop and implement strategies for the management and maintenance of the borough's green spaces, including budget and project management.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including residents, local businesses, and other council departments.
  • Lead a team of staff responsible for grounds maintenance and management, including horticulture and ecology specialists.
  • Ensure the borough's parks and open spaces are safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all users.
Requirements
  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as horticulture, landscape management, or landscape conservation.
  • Extensive experience of green space and landscape management, including practical experience of horticulture and landscape techniques.
  • Experience of budget and project management, including managing teams and resources.
  • Excellent communication and management skills, with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to motivate and develop a positive team culture.
What We Offer
  • Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities.
  • 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing after 5 years LG service, plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
  • Free parking.
  • Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people's home/work life balance, including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, and part-time.
  • Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing, including holistic therapies and outdoor activities.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential and independent information and access to counsellors.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
  • Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
  • Season Ticket Loan – to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey, to and from work.
  • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new car, including insurance, servicing, and road tax.
  • Annual flu vaccine.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays, and shopping.
  • Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals.
  • Professional fee payment, if required for the role.

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