Countryside Officer
London

The Organisation

Our client manages green spaces across London.

They are now looking for a Countryside Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. There will also be a requirement to take part in a four-weekly rota for duty management purposes.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,666 - £36,921 per annum, depending on experience. An additional payment will be made for duty management

- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service

- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)

- Hybrid/agile working options

- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan

- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders

- Learning and development opportunities

- Cycle to work scheme

- Offices in a beautiful location

This is a terrific opportunity for an individual with experience of managing public spaces and an in-depth understanding of horticulture, landscape management, heritage or conservation to step into an engaging role with our client’s historic organisation.

You will discover a rewarding role set in the green oases of London where you can make a real difference to the background of the nation’s capital.

What’s more, they’ll support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities, ensuring that your professional growth will flourish throughout your time with them.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career, our client wants to hear from you!

The Role

As a Countryside Officer, you will assist in the management of one of our client’s sites, focusing on developing and enhancing contract and service delivery.

Assisting the Manager and Assistant Manager, you will ensure excellent presentation of the site, safe facilities for visitors and good grounds maintenance.

You will support the day-to-day operations, leading one-off projects and supporting other teams by responding to correspondence and enquires from the public, stakeholders, contractors and event organisers.

Additionally, you will:

- Review signage and interpretive public relation materials

- Manage natural habitats

- Oversee the material and horticultural acquisition process

- Manage mobility volunteers and equipment

About You

To be considered as a Countryside Officer, you will need:

- Experience of managing public accessible places such as parks, gardens, open spaces or nature reserves in compliance with relevant legislation and health and safety practices

- Knowledge of managing urban parks, open spaces or nature reserves in terms of operations, service standards and service improvement

- An understanding of the importance of natural spaces within an urban setting

- A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience) in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Heritage or Conservation

Other organisations may call this role Site Management Officer, or Site Operations Officer

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Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Countryside Officer, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.