Ballard House
Fixed term contract until 30 September 2023
37 hours per week
Grade E,F,H,I (Grade E-F - £22,911 - £28,785, Grade H-I - £32,878 - £42,683) *Looking to appoint at Grade E (£22,911 - £25,295)
Natural Infrastructure Officer - role profile
At Plymouth City
Council, we are investing in our natural environment and within the
Environmental Planning division the Green Estate team is responsible for
promoting, protecting and enhancing Plymouth’s natural infrastructure in a
manner that delivers maximum benefits for people and nature.
The primary role
of the team is to develop and keep under review the overall management
strategies for the city’s green estate in order to realise maximum benefits
for the environment and health as well as deliver financially sustainable
models of management. The Green Estates team leads on delivering the Plan for
Trees as well as other exciting and innovative environmental/community based
projects and programmes - including the Plymouth Tree Challenge, EU funded Green Minds, Future Parks
Accelerator programme.
The post will be responsible for supporting the development,
delivery and evaluation of projects within the team, in particular the Plymouth
Tree Challenge and Green Minds which both have ambitious tree planting
programmes across the city.
We are looking for an individual with experience of working
with operations teams, communities and organisations across sectors to
facilitate successful projects that improve natural spaces in an inclusive and
sustainable manner. We require the
individual to show experience of managing projects and budgets, community engagement
and capacity building, partnership working, effective planning, organising and
communication skills with a strong team working ethos.
To discuss this position further please contact Jerry Griffiths
jerry.griffiths@plymouth.gov.uk
01752 305979
Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2020
Anticipated interview
date: WC 12 October 2020