Parks Operations Officer - Person Specification

Job title:  Parks Operations Officer

Post reference: 1111NBHA

Grade: 

Key requirements: Maximum of 10 criteria in total for advertising purposes. Please include which priority each criteria is.

Priority 1 – Could not do the job without this

Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period

Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential

Qualifications  

1. City & Guilds / NVQ Level 4 Horticulture or similar (Priority 1)
2. IOSH Managing Safely (Priority 1)
3. Full Driving Licence (Priority 1)
4. ILM Level 3 management (Priority 2)

Knowledge

1. Detailed knowledge/practical experience of horticulture (Priority 1)
2. Detailed underpinning Health and Safety knowledge combined with evidence of the ability to apply effective safety procedures in the workplace and in project development and supervision. (Priority 1)
3. Detailed knowledge of underpinning theories and principles governing compliance with associated legislation, regulations, procedures and documentation relative to Parks and Open Spaces. (Priority 2))

Experience

1. Substantial relevant and up to date experience in the management and operation of a horticultural and parks service, including managing budgets and financial planning. (Priority 1)
2. Substantial experience of managing and motivating a grounds maintenance, technical and administrative staff to achieve Service objectives. (Priority 1)
3. Involvement in Green Flag and developing management plans for parks and open spaces. (Priority 2)
4. Project Planning experience including horticultural project design, budgetary control, costings and specifications for hard and soft landscaping. (Priority 2)
5. Experience in event management. (Priority 3)

Skills

1. Ability to interpret plans and working drawings, mark out/lay on site from plans/working drawings. (Priority 1)
2. Ability to manage a complex range of projects and activities to meet service objectives. (Priority 1)
3. Skilled in the use of a range of ICT programmes including Microsoft applications, asset management and mapping systems. (Priority 1)
4. Ability to produce work programmes and job costings. (Priority 1)
5. Able to communicate with a wide range of audiences and dealing with local ward councillors & wider residents of the district. (Priority 2)

 

 

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Last Updated on Thursday, May 22, 2025