Green Spaces Manager

8 hours 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 maintenance of the borough's parks and open spaces. The successful candidate will have a strong background in horticulture, landscape management, and ecology, with experience in budget and project management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategies for the management and maintenance of the borough's parks and open spaces
  • Lead a team of grounds maintenance staff and work closely with the parks management team
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to maximize the social and environmental value of the borough's parks and open spaces
  • Manage budgets and resources to deliver high-quality services
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the effective management of the borough's parks and open spaces
About Maidstone Borough Council

Maidstone Borough Council is a confident and ambitious organization that strives to deliver high-quality services to its residents and local businesses. We are committed to making the borough an attractive place for all and securing a successful economy.

Our Offer
  • Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working, flexi time, and compressed hours
  • Generous holiday entitlement and additional leave for Christmas and New Year
  • Free parking and a range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people's home/work life balance
  • Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan and Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and staff benefits discounts
About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, such as horticulture, landscape management, or landscape conservation. You will have extensive experience of green space and landscape management, including practical experience of horticulture and landscape techniques. You should also have experience of budget and project management, excellent communication and management skills, and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve a review of your application form, followed by job-specific interview assessment and an interview. Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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