Parks & Open Spaces Officer

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in our open spaces teams we are looking for a new officer to help keep our parks and green spaces presented at their best. Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region, to match the standards of our community meeting their needs and expectations. The areas of interest are the region’s parks and open spaces, sports parks and recreational facilities, playgrounds, reserves, cemeteries, public conveniences, halls and pavilions, street trees and garden plots, tracks and trails, swimming pools, memorials and community amenities. If you enjoy being outdoors this could be the perfect role for you. Come and discover parks you never knew about and work around some of the most stunning spaces Marlborough has to offer. We are a dedicated team that take pride in our work and enjoy seeing the difference we can make in a day.

Requirements

Respectful and honest with a great ability to work in a team.
Enthusiastic and passionate for outdoor spaces.
An eye for detail and a good ability to develop professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience and good working knowledge of managing open spaces.
Experience in asset management and budget systems.
Excellent organisation & initiative abilities.
Excellent contract and project management skills and experience.
Enthusiastic and well organised, with strategic decision-making skills and a strong ability to relate effectively with people.

Nice To Haves

A Horticulture or Parks qualification.

Responsibilities

Keep parks and green spaces presented at their best.
Work together to care for the region, meeting community needs and expectations.
Manage areas of interest including parks, open spaces, sports parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, reserves, cemeteries, public conveniences, halls and pavilions, street trees and garden plots, tracks and trails, swimming pools, memorials and community amenities.