The role
Our greenspaces are a key part in what makes North Herts a great place to live and work. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior greenspace professional to shape the future of our greenspace provision, including parks, playing fields, playgrounds, woodlands, cemeteries and nature reserves. You will have responsibility for their maintenance and development, working alongside contractors and other partners. You will also act as the Council’s professional adviser on green space and provide advice on green infrastructure for new housing developments.
The experience you will bring
You will be an experienced Greenspace leader, with significant experience of managing large contracts and budgets, as well as managing greenspace development projects. You will also have significant experience of developing strategies and action plans and of successful performance management. You will have excellent technical knowledge of greenspace and be our subject expert.
You will have the skills to lead and motivate a team, ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and have a customer focused attitude.
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Sarah Kingsley, Service Director – Place on 01462 474552.