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Contract and Services Officer- Parks and Open Spaces

Employer
Southwark Council
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
£29,796 - £33,759
Closing date
17 Nov 2019

Contract and Services Officer- Parks and Open Spaces

Permanent, Full-time

£29,796 - £33,759

Location: London

Ref: SC03376

 

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our high performing Parks & Leisure Service. We are seeking candidates with an appropriate blend of technical expertise, industry experience, personal skill sets, drive and ambition to help deliver Southwark’s fair and future promises and commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of all its residents.

We are one of London’s most diverse, vibrant and exciting Boroughs with significant regeneration underway which is transforming London’s south bank.  The Council has high levels of customer satisfaction and a quality grounds maintenance contract in place.  In addition, we have committed to significant investment of over £50m across our parks and leisure facilities. The authority has a unique approach to the wider health agenda and promoting healthy lifestyles and provides a free swim and gym offer for all its residents.

We have award winning parks with 30 Green Flags and a commitment to secure more.  Corporate business plan priorities currently include a focus on making nature more accessible and children’s play.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to providing high quality public services.  You will be a collaborative team player and keen to play your part in delivering and shaping the future of the service.  You will have the relevant technical expertise and have:

  • Experience of asset and contract monitoring of Parks and Open Spaces.
  • Understanding of contract compliance, contract variations, and contract specifications
  • Knowledge of maintaining and developing Parks through both revenue & Capital projects and other development schemes
  • Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders, key partners, friends of parks groups and customer engagement skills to deliver high quality services
  • Excellent communication skills and experience of liaising with the public on site and dealing with complaints, enquiries and Councillors.  
  • Computer literacy and ability to use data capture in the field

For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Cheetham, Contracts & Service Manager for Parks North on 07753 425038.

 

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 17 November 2019.

Interview date: 29 November 2019.

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