Job Category : Facilities & Environment High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD Elmbridge Borough Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salary: £154.94 Per Day 1-2 days remote, 3-4 days in the office / on site. Project Management qualification is essential About the role You will be passionate about providing high quality green spaces and working with communities to make Elmbridge a great place to live, work and play. You will be responsible for the development and the supervision of our Green Space capital works for the installation of 3 splashpads, implementing actions within the Green Space service delivery plan to achieve our vision, strategic aims and objectives. You will have the opportunity to contribute and deliver continued development of the Green Spaces service areas through consultation with the community and partners. Most of all, you will be working within a great team environment seeking to improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable and deserving residents. With an excellent personal development programme and support, you will have the opportunity to shape your own development and growth and make a real impact in the community. The main purpose of the role: Part of a team of 3 development officers within the greenspaces team the role will have particular responsibility for the delivery of 2 new splashpads and 1 replacement splashpad in accordance with project planning principles, procurement regulations, health and safety regulations and the Council’s financial and contract standing orders under the direction of the Green Spaces Manager. To ensure that all projects are developed in conjunction with internal colleagues, residents and partners and take on board their views in developing final proposals for each project. To project manage the delivery of capital projects from, planning permission, designing schemes and obtaining prices through to procuring services and project managing the delivery of schemes. To support the Green Spaces Manager in the provision of advice and guidance on green space matters to all relevant shareholders including residents, users, members and external organisations. Specific duties and responsibilities To use project management principles for the scoping, approval and delivery of projects that support the delivery of the annual service delivery plan, and the Council Plan. To be responsible for the preparation of contract documents, management of the tendering process and the evaluation of tenders for the contracted services. To encourage and develop community engagement in the delivery of the Green Spaces Service. To assist the greenspaces manager in being accountable to funders, including the council and external funders for capital budgets and other allocated resources in order to achieve the best outcome and value for money. To actively support and attend events or activities with other officers, partner organisations and community groups to develop sites to their full potential. To deliver projects that are both financially and environmentally sustainable. To assist the Greenspaces Manager in raising the profile of the Green Spaces Service through effective use of the council’s communications channels, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Officer and through the Corporate Communications Team and council’s Customer Contact Centre. To attend meetings of the council, its committees and sub-committees, working and/or consultative groups and meetings with other organisations/agencies representing the service as required. Develop and maintain full and effective liaison with other teams within the council. To comply with the council’s standing orders, financial regulations and its various policies relating to the service’s activities. Qualifications and education No. Key requirements Desirable/ essential To be tested by: 1. A qualification at or equivalent to a degree in one of the following subjects: Project Management, Landscape Management, Landscape Architecture, or similar. 2. Prince 2 Project Management qualification Experience No. Key requirements Desirable/ essential 3. Experience of contributing to design and managing green space improvements, including sport and play facilities. 4. Project management experience within the public/private sector. 5. Experience in the management of capital budgets. 6. Managing and monitoring the completion of works subject to deadlines involving changing circumstances and conflicting priorities. 7. Experience of working with local Councillors, community groups and residents to design and deliver improved services and facilities. 8. Ability to write and present formal reports, collate data and information on complex issues Knowledge, skills and abilities No. Key requirements Desirable/ essential 9. Knowledge of legislation and industry best practice relating to green spaces and project management, including health and safety and other statutory requirements. 10. High levels of customer service and communication skills. 11. Able to work independently and as a member of a team. 12. Problem solving and prioritising work. 13. Flexible approach to changing work arrangements. 14. Capable of innovation, creative thought and generate new initiatives. 15. Competent in the use of IT packages and the ability to learn and use bespoke IT packages as required. 16. Full driving licence and access to own transport during working hours. 17. Flexible working arrangements within 36-hour week. 18. Occasional requirement to work outside normal hours, callout, weekends and evenings.