Allotment Greenspace Development Officer

Nottingham City Council

  • Nottinghamshire
  • £36,363-39,152 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Category: Non-TeachingJob Description:Nottingham City Council's Greenspace and Natural Environment team is proud to manage our city's amazing greenspaces - from vibrant parks and peaceful nature reserves to the green corridors that connect our communities. As an award-winning team, we're passionate about shaping spaces that inspire, support wellbeing, and celebrate biodiversity.We're growing our team - from Senior Service Leadership and specialist roles to hands-on operational delivery we're looking for people who share our drive and passion to make a difference in the greenspace of Nottingham.So, if you want to be a part of our fantastic team we'd love to hear from you.Allotment Greenspace Development OfficerNottingham City Council
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Salary: £36363 - £39152 per annum (Grade G) | Permanent | Full TimeHelp Grow a Greener, Healthier NottinghamDo you believe that allotments are more than just patches of land, that they're community hubs, wellbeing spaces, and climate heroes?We're looking for an energetic, people-focused Allotment Greenspace Development Officer to lead on the development and day-to-day management of our city's diverse and vibrant allotment network. This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for the outdoors, your knack for project management, and your commitment to community empowerment, all while making Nottingham greener, healthier and more sustainable.What You'll Be Doing:
  • Managing and developing allotment sites across Nottingham
  • Working directly with plot holders, volunteers, local groups and associations
  • Leading site improvements, minor works, and health & safety compliance
  • Writing and delivering site management plans and funding bids
  • Coordinating contractors, events, and capital development projects
  • Using your specialist skills (e.g. horticulture, GIS, asset management) to improve services
  • Promoting biodiversity, sustainability and inclusion in everything we do
Who We're Looking for
  • Has practical experience in greenspace or allotment management
  • Can work confidently with contractors, communities and Councillors
  • Understands the importance of Green Flag standards, community engagement, and volunteer involvement
  • Knows how to manage budgets, procurement, health & safety and project timelines
  • Can juggle competing priorities while keeping an eye on the bigger picture
  • Is digitally confident (mapping tools, databases, reporting) and a good communicator
Why This Role MattersAllotments are at the heart of Nottingham's commitment to healthy living, community wellbeing and environmental resilience. From family growing spaces to sites of community heritage, this role helps unlock their full potential, while building meaningful relationships with the people who care for them.What you'll gain
  • A chance to help shape a greener and more inclusive Nottingham
  • A role with visible impact in your local community
  • Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible working and employee wellbeing support
  • Generous local government pension and holiday scheme
Apply nowIf you are interested in being part of an amazing team that really wants to make a difference to the greenspaces in Nottingham then join us in shaping a Greener, Healthier, Happier Nottingham.For an informal chat, contact Martin Harris, Senior Greenspace Technical Officer, atYou can find the job description for this postAt Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.Closing Date: 7th September 2025Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Interviews will be held: w/c 22/9/25If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre:By applying to this job, you agree to ourAbout Us:Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
  • 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
  • Smart Working - to support your work life balance
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

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