Countryside Officer

A great opportunity for a Countryside Officer within Bury Council has become available.

The role is to manage strategically the whole of the Countryside Service, allotments and Reservoir management, working with the Parks and Countryside Manager in the preparation of strategies, procedures, and Green Flag Park management plans.

Prepare, monitor and supervise projects and contracts in parallel with the Council policies and procedures

To be the lead representative at the various meetings involving Countryside, Fisheries and including walking and cycling groups etc.

To work in partnership with Grounds Maintenance regarding maintenance of Countryside sites, Country Parks etc.

Responsible to the Parks and Countryside Manager and responsible for the Greenspace and LNR Officer and Volunteer Support and Development Officer at Stock Street or working from home.

We are looking for someone who is keen on making a difference in the Countryside of Bury, a team player who is organised and motivated to strive for a better service and has managed staff and projects before and so can hit the ground running in this important role.

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work out of hours but time off in lieu can be claimed back.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application / CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment.

Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community.

Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children / care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.