Green Spaces Manager

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To manage the Green Scene service provision for residents and communities within Runnymede Borough Council including the in-house operational grounds maintenance service.

To be the lead person for all enquiries and complaints relating to green spaces across the borough.

Manage the Green Spaces service including for following activities:

Liaison with event applicants on use of the Borough’s Green Spaces for events

Response, liaison and enforcement around incursions and encampments.

Inspection and repairs programmes for green infrastructure in liaison with the engineering team.

Lead and develop the Green Spaces service and operational strategies with consideration to our Climate Change Strategy.

Work in partnership with colleagues across Runnymede Borough Council, elected members, trusts, community groups, Surrey County Council, and all other key stakeholders to create a dynamic, innovative, and modern service.

Location – Addlestone, KT15 (Hybrid – 3 days in-office)

Working - Monday to Friday, 9am till 5:30m (37hrs per week)

Starting - ASAP

Duration – on-going temporary contract

Hourly rate - £30Ph via umbrella

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Working with the Green Scene Supervisor management of the in-house grounds maintenance service including fine turf, grass cutting, woodland management, weed spraying, jet washing and other related activities.

Working with the Green Scene Supervisor and Health and Safety Manager arrange for recruitment of staff, scheduling of work, suitable training and induction of new staff. 

Managing and resolving any enforcement issues including unauthorised encampments, encroachments, trespassing events, or unauthorised moorings on council owned land.

Manage and procure as necessary, all ground’s maintenance, playground inspection, cemeteries, allotments  and other relevant parks and green spaces contracts.

Project manage capital and revenue improvements and maintenance work as required and ensure adherence to timescales and budget.

Responsible for drafting committee reports relevant to the service and attendance at some evening committee meetings.

Production, review and delivery of effective operational strategies, policies, and activities including site specific operational management plans.  Contribute to relevant strategic plans with respect to parks and green spaces.

Work with the Corporate Head of Environmental Services and Operations Manager to devise and promote a new whole systems approach to performance management incorporating key performance indicators, rotas and schedules to deliver key corporate projects and programmes within Parks and Green Spaces.

Please send over an updated CV to be considered.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4RS is an equal opportunities employer.