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Parks Project Officer (SANGS)
Stoke Park Nursery, Nightingale Road, Guildford GU1 1ER (On-Site)
Temporary, Full time
No DBS check required
£48,519 - £53,976
37 hours
About the opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Parks and Countryside Service to deliver a capital project for replacement and improvement of the access infrastructure, including installation of new boardwalks, at Riverside Nature Reserve and Parsonage Water Meadows.
This is a new post (3 year fixed term) to deliver the project management, manage the project budget and develop a new long-term management and spending plan for the Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG).
The delivery of this project is essential to the Councils sustainability agenda to protect the Thames Basin Heaths and is fundamental to the delivery of a new local plan and development in the Borough of Guildford.
About you:
You should have a comprehensive background in landscape management, preferably in a Local Authority environment with a creative edge and ability to resolve problems and come up with effective solutions. You will be self motivated and have a high level of initiative. You will have excellent financial, written, presentation and communication skills to work with different audiences.
You are a skilled project manager who can work collaboratively across different disciplines and with different stakeholders to manage and implement landscape projects. You will have an enthusiasm for the natural environment and promoting access to the countryside balanced with conserving biodiversity.
If you wish to discuss this appointment further, please email hendryk.jurk@guildford.gov.uk to arrange a discussion.
Closing date for applications: 17:00 Mon 16 December 2024
Interviews: Thu 9/ Fri 10 January 2025
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.
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