Parks and Open Spaces Officer

To implement the council's policies and standards for the efficient and effective management of Parks, Cemeteries, Allotments and Highway verges and the day-to-day management and maintenance of these services including supervision and monitoring of the Grounds Maintenance Contract.

Your role will involve:
To ensure Parks, Cemeteries, open spaces, highways verges and Allotments are maintained to a high standard and provide a safe environment for all users and to ensure the Regulations and by-laws of the Cemeteries and parks are adhered to.
To manage Parks, Cemeteries, open spaces, highways verges and allotments are managed to encourage use for physical recreation and leisure and to ensure they are a safe and pleasant environment for all users.
To develop joint working and implement partnership initiatives with User groups/clubs, friends of groups and other users and to initiate review of service provision to anticipate and meet service demands, to improve the overall services of the section.
To manage budget expenditure and to identify and initiate Special Repairs, Improvements and Contract amendments.
To monitor the Grounds Maintenance contract and to issue variation, correction and default notices.

Educated to Level 3. 2 A Levels or NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject or Equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
High level of sensitive interpersonal skills and empathy
Excellent communication skills and ability to work positively with residents, community groups and contractors
Ability to develop and manage strong and effective partnerships
Good negotiation skills

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council - a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £32,002 - £35,719 per annum., 32 days annual leave
Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: Week commencing 20th January 2024