Greenspace Delivery Manager

Nottingham City Council

  • Nottinghamshire
  • £56,730-60,125 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 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.Greenspace Delivery ManagerNottingham City Council
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Salary: £56,730 - £60,125 per annum (Grade K) + generous local government pension & benefitsShape a greener, healthier, happier Nottingham.We're looking for a visionary and hands-on Greenspace Delivery Manager to lead the transformation, development and commercial management of Nottingham's incredible parks and open spaces.This is more than just a management role, it's a unique opportunity to lead some of the city's most loved and high-profile green assets including Victoria Embankment, the Arboretum, Highfields Park, Colwick Country Park & Marina, the Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery & Retail Service, and a diverse programme of capital improvement projects funded through external grants and Section 106 agreements.What you'll be doing
  • Major Greenspace development programmes across the city
  • Commercial operations at Colwick Country Park & Marina
  • Plant Nursery production and retail, serving 10+ local authorities
  • Community engagement and delivery of Green Flag standards
  • Management of charitable trusts
  • Leading a talented, multi-disciplinary team of specialists and managers
Reporting to the Head of Greenspace & Natural Environment, you'll play a key role in shaping Nottingham's greenspaces leading strategic development, driving commercial innovation, building community connections, and guiding a talented team of specialists.Who We're Looking For
  • Has a track record of leading diverse operational teams
  • Combines commercial acumen with community focus
  • Is confident managing multiple capital projects and budgets
  • Can develop strong relationships with partners, funders and residents
  • Knows how to balance biodiversity, business and public value
  • Wants to make Nottingham greener, fairer and more sustainable
What You'll Gain
  • A senior service strategic role with citywide impact
  • 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 conversation, contact Donna Cresswell-Duly, Head of Greenspace & Natural Environment, 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: Week commencing 22nd September 2025If 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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