Job Title: Green Spaces Projects Manager
Post Reference Number: 000412
Working Hours: 22
Grade: 7
Salary Range: £37,261 to £40,478 - pro rata for hours worked
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 9 months
Location: Stevenage

Stevenage is a new town with an impressive offering of over 70 key green spaces, including parks, play areas, allotments and woodlands.

An opportunity has arisen within our environmental development team. The postholder will be primarily responsible for delivery of the latest phase of a £1.5 million programme of play space improvements that will benefit children and young people in the town.

You will have experience in the design and management of equipped play spaces, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders, and excellent experience of project management.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person, with a commitment to delivering high standards. We value people with initiative and with the confidence and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share: all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 24 days holiday rising to 30 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership at SLL
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

Application Details

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Julia Hill, Environmental Policy & Development Manager (01462 242900)

To apply online, please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home

Closing date for receipt of applications: 19 February 2023

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities