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Are you passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable green spaces that enhance the lives of residents and visitors? Portsmouth City Council is seeking an innovative and driven Parks & Open Spaces Service Manager to lead the delivery of our parks and open spaces service. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of over 100 green spaces across the city including parks, playgrounds, sports pitches, countryside areas and allotments across the city, ensuring they remain safe, accessible, and inspiring for generations to come.
Job Responsibility
Provide strategic leadership for Portsmouth’s parks, open spaces, countryside areas, play facilities, allotments, arboriculture services and cemeteries
Lead a diverse team of more than 40 staff overseeing the management, maintenance and improvement of the city’s parks and open spaces
Oversee major capital projects
Manage an annual budget of approximately £2.4 million
Drive service improvement, sustainability and innovation
Build strong relationships with residents, councillors, community groups, partners and colleagues
Champion biodiversity, climate resilience and community engagement
Ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with statutory requirements
Requirements
Professional qualification and/or extensive experience in parks and open spaces management
Experience of managing horticulture, open spaces, heritage assets, nature conservation and habitat management
Highly effective communicator
Ability to motivate, develop and inspire a diverse team
Experience in contract management, procurement and the delivery of complex services
Specialist knowledge of the planning, development and management of outdoor recreational facilities
Sound understanding of relevant legislation, council policies and procedures
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel