Green highways maintenance officer

Green Highways Maintenance Officer Green Highways Maintenance Officer to join their Green Infrastructure team. Experience specifically in planned and proactive maintenance of green infrastructure – including grass, verges, hedges, trees, and Rights of Way. Start: ASAP Rate: Negotiable Hourly inside IR35 Hybrid Working Arrangement: 3 days per week on site Duration: 6-12 Months initially Responsibilities: • Conduct site inspections across the county highways network, including remote locations • Investigate reported faults on the green highway network from the public and elected members • Update asset management systems with data collected onsite • Lead change in managing and maintaining highway green infrastructure to support nature recovery and climate response • Implement innovative and sustainable practices for green space maintenance • Apply horticultural expertise to enhance biodiversity and visual appeal of highways • Collaborate with community groups, partner organisations, and council members • Handle customer correspondence and build stakeholder relationships • Use grounds maintenance, highways, and horticultural best practices daily • Work both independently and as part of a team, outdoors in all weather conditions Requirements: • Develop multiple planned maintenance regimes for ongoing cyclical works • Work within our new asset management system, Aurora, to schedule and manage those regimes • Apply good horticultural knowledge to ensure green assets are maintained in line with biodiversity and countryside regulations • Understand enough about highways to balance this with safety and operational requirements