Greenspace Delivery Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | nottingham, NG5 4HA |
| Cwmni: | Nottingham City Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5930 |
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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.
Greenspace Delivery Manager
Nottingham City Council
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Salary: £56,730 – £60,125 per annum (Grade K) + generous local government pension & benefits
Shape a greener, healthier, happier Nottingham.
We’re looking for a visionary and hands-on Greenspace Delivery Manager to lead the transformation, development and commercial management of Nottingham’s incredible parks and open spaces.
This is more than just a management role, it's a unique opportunity to lead some of the city's most loved and high-profile green assets including Victoria Embankment, the Arboretum, Highfields Park, Colwick Country Park & Marina, the Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery & Retail Service, and a diverse programme of capital improvement projects funded through external grants and Section 106 agreements.
What you'll be doing
- Major Greenspace development programmes across the city
- Commercial operations at Colwick Country Park & Marina
- Plant Nursery production and retail, serving 10+ local authorities
- Community engagement and delivery of Green Flag standards
- Management of charitable trusts
- Leading a talented, multi-disciplinary team of specialists and managers
Reporting to the Head of Greenspace & Natural Environment, you’ll play a key role in shaping Nottingham’s greenspaces leading strategic development, driving commercial innovation, building community connections, and guiding a talented team of specialists.
Who We’re Looking For
- Has a track record of leading diverse operational teams
- Combines commercial acumen with community focus
- Is confident managing multiple capital projects and budgets
- Can develop strong relationships with partners, funders and residents
- Knows how to balance biodiversity, business and public value
- Wants to make Nottingham greener, fairer and more sustainable
What You’ll Gain
- A senior service strategic role with citywide impact
- A chance to help shape a greener and more inclusive Nottingham
- A role with visible impact in your local community
- Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development
- Flexible working and employee wellbeing support
- 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 conversation, 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: Week commencing 22nd September 2025
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