Greenspace Development Manager

In this exciting role, you will work at the heart of communities, building strong relationships with Friends groups, local organisations, elected members and stakeholders to identify and deliver local investment priorities. You will be instrumental in driving forward ambitious improvement programmes that enhance biodiversity, increase community participation and ensure our parks continue to meet the highest standards for quality, safety and accessibility. You will lead on key initiatives including the Green Flag improvement programme, oversee the delivery of infrastructure and site enhancement projects, and identify opportunities to secure external investment through partnership working and successful funding bids. Your work will directly support the delivery of Birmingham's City of Nature 25-Year Plan, helping to create and improve spaces that benefit both people and wildlife. What you'll do...

• Manage and enhance parks and green spaces across the city.
• Lead community engagement and partnership working.
• Deliver improvement projects and oversee budgets and contractors.
• Support funding bids, investment planning and Green Flag applications.
• Ensure health and safety and environmental compliance.
  
  Proven experience in park development, project management or a related field.
• A strong track record of delivering successful projects and partnerships.
• A genuine passion for green spaces, nature recovery and community engagement.
• A full UK driving licence is also required.
Working collaboratively with operational teams, community partners and external organisations, you will help deliver meaningful improvements across the city, ensuring Birmingham's parks and green spaces remain welcoming, sustainable and valued community assets for generations to come.

As the UK's first accredited Nature City, Birmingham is delivering its ambitious City of Nature 25-Year Plan, placing nature, people and place at the heart of the city's future. We are looking for dynamic and driven Green Space Development Managers to play a leading role in shaping the future of Birmingham's parks and green spaces, helping to create healthier, greener and more resilient communities., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

What we offer in return…
• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.