Colwick Country Park Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG2 3NG |
| Cwmni: | Nottingham City Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5935 |
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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.
Colwick Country Park Manager
Nottingham City Council
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Salary: £40,777 - £44,075 pro rata for part time (Grade H) | Permanent | Part Time
Shape the future of one of Nottingham’s most-loved green spaces.
Colwick Country Park is a special place, 250 acres of lakes, woodland, and open space that attract everyone from early-morning anglers to open-water swimmers, families, and eventgoers. We need an energetic and commercially minded manager to run the day-to-day operations, inspire the on-site team, and grow the park’s offer for future generations.
You’ll oversee everything from marina operations and environmental protection to grounds maintenance and income generation. This is a role for someone who thrives in a hands-on, varied environment- one moment you might be negotiating a new café concession, the next, designing a new playground.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating a team of Activation Rangers to deliver a safe, welcoming park for all visitors
- Managing the marina, fishing lakes, concessions, and contracts- ensuring smooth operations and maximising income
- Driving Park improvements through new activities, events, and facilities
- Safeguarding visitors and wildlife through robust health & safety, first aid, and environmental practices
- Protecting and enhancing habitats to boost biodiversity
- Working closely with partners including activity providers, the Environment Agency, and local community groups
- Managing budgets, forecasting, and delivering excellent value for money
- Being a visible presence on site, solving problems, engaging with visitors, and ensuring high customer satisfaction
Who We’re Looking For
You’re an adaptable, practical, and people-focused leader who understands how to run a complex public site while unlocking its potential. You’ll need:
- Experience managing teams and motivating staff to deliver their best
- Knowledge of health & safety, first aid, water safety, and environmental protection
- The ability to handle marina operations and small watercraft safely
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial contracts
- Confidence dealing with the public, community groups, and external partners
- A willingness to work some weekends as part of a rota
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to work outdoors in all weather
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t just a job about keeping a park tidy. It’s about protecting a unique natural asset, creating opportunities for the community, and ensuring the park thrives financially and ecologically. You’ll help ensure:
- Visitors have an exceptional, safe experience every time they come
- Wildlife habitats are protected and enhanced
- The park offers a growing range of activities and events
- Public investment is supported by smart income generation
- Colwick remains one of Nottingham’s most loved and vibrant green spaces
What You’ll Get
- The chance to manage a unique, high-profile site with a varied remit
- A role where no two days are the same
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A supportive team environment
- Flexible working and employee wellbeing support
- Generous local government pension and holiday scheme
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about the outdoors, great at making things happen, and thrive when no two days are the same, this is your chance to lead one of Nottingham’s flagship green spaces.
For an informal chat, contact Donna Cresswell-Duly, Head of Greenspace & Natural Environment, at donna.cresswell-duly@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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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 29th September 2025
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