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 Development Officer
Nottingham City Council
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Salary: £36363 – £39152 per annum (Grade G) | Permanent | Full Time
Are you wanting to play a key part in delivering and helping shape the parks, nature reserves and greenspaces that breathe life into Nottingham’s neighbourhoods?
This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a team who work hard to transform and maintain the greenspaces where people gather, play, relax and connect with nature. We’re looking for a creative, committed and community-focused Greenspace Development Officer to help us deliver the city’s ambition for greener, happier, healthier Nottingham.
What you’ll be doing
1. Leading the day-to-day care of parks, playgrounds and greenspaces across the city
2. Writing and delivering Green Flag Management Plans
3. Managing contractors, repairs and greenspace improvements
4. Collaborating closely with residents, volunteers, and community groups to support and deliver greenspace development initiatives.
5. Securing funding and delivering community-led development projects
6. Designing and delivering compelling social media campaigns
7. Championing sustainability, biodiversity and inclusive access for all
Who we’re looking for
You might have experience in landscape design, park management, environmental planning or community development. You don’t need to tick every box. We’re looking for someone who is:
8. Passionate about the value of greenspace in people’s lives
9. Great with people and confident leading engagement with diverse communities
10. Experienced at juggling multiple projects and deadlines
11. Skilled at writing plans, managing budgets and working with contractors
12. Comfortable using digital tools and social media to communicate and share progress
13. Motivated, organised and ready to make a real difference
What you’ll gain
14. A chance to help shape a greener and more inclusive Nottingham
15. A role with visible impact in your local community
16. Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
17. Flexible working and employee wellbeing support
18. Generous local government pension and holiday scheme
Apply now
If 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 chat, please contact Jane Barton, Greenspace Service Improvement Manager, at
At 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 2025
Please 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: w/c 22/9/25
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