Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Environmental Strategy & Climate Change
Location
Across Kirklees
Position Type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 9
Salary
£34,434- £37,280
Role
As a Parks Development Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of parks and green spaces across Kirklees.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with community groups, organisations, ward members, residents and colleagues across the Council to strengthen the role that parks and green spaces play in communities.
- Support the Council’s volunteering agenda, encouraging residents and communities to take an active role in caring for local spaces.
- Collaborate with Programme Managers and colleagues on district-wide initiatives, such as Playable Spaces.
- Work with wider Council teams, community groups, ward members and residents to develop and deliver a broad range of parks and greenspace projects, reflecting local priorities, available funding and service objectives.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance across a range of activities, initiatives and development programmes to improve parks and facilities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Detailed understanding of green space agendas and ability to develop sustainable programmes.
- Experience working within large organisations, managing relationships with managers, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience managing capital and/or development projects, delivering outcomes to timescales and within budget.
- Strong business and financial skills, including sourcing third‑party funding and monitoring budgets.
- Experience of landscape development and management, understanding principles of green space regeneration.
- Ability to monitor progress against objectives for individuals and activities.
- Tight understanding of health and safety and ensuring safe systems of work.
Travel
Travel is essential; you must hold a full and valid driving licence.
Disability Statement
We encourage applications from people with diverse abilities and can provide support for completing applications. Contact Recruitment for assistance.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people.
EEO Statement
We support equal opportunity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Closing Date
26 May 2026, 11:55 PM
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