Technical Operations and Asset Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £38,220.00 i £40,777.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Calderdale Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CC810 |
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The Green Spaces and Street Scene Service is responsible for maintaining the beautiful borough of Calderdale. This includes maintaining parks and open spaces through tasks such as grass cutting and strimming, hard and soft landscaping, fine turf care and ornamental horticulture, managing and maintaining countryside areas including Ogden Water, tree management, providing allotments, managing and maintaining children’s outdoor play areas, street cleaning such as sweeping, litter picking, and emptying litter bins.
We are recruiting for a Technical Operations and Asset Manager to join the Green Spaces and Street Scene Team. You will be responsible for developing and advising on open space policy within the borough regarding the future provision of green space, its development and use. You will be expected to liaise with the Plannng Policy team and have input into the Local Plan. You will continually develop and maintain Calderdale’s Open Space Strategy and co-ordinate the service’s input into Calderdale’s Green Infrastructure Strategy. You will also develop and maintain Calderdale’s Playing Pitch Strategy and will work in partnership with the Council’s Sports Services to plan future provision in line with requirements.
You will be required to comment on planning applications that impact upon open spaces and negotiate with developers as necessary. You will also have an input into Section 106 agreements and ensure that monies arising from such agreements are managed in accordance with legal requirements.
You will have responsibility for managing the land and property assets of the service such as bowling greens, allotment provision and sports pitches and will ensure that these assets are protected and developed in line with the objectives of the Council. You will work closely with the Council’s Legal services on the granting of leases and licences of service assets.
You will manage the team of Technical posts within the service including;
o Playground Manager
o Technical Support Officer
o Service Development Officer
You should have at least a Level 6 qualification in Land and Property Management or demonstrable relevant work experience in an environmental setting, particularly in respect of open space planning, land sales, leases and 106 agreements.
You will be expected to manage your own workload in line with service requirements. You should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills and have knowledge of local authority financial procedures. You should have experience in using IT and software applications for service delivery such as Geographical Information Systems.
Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Gemma Beckwith on 07561 299044 or email gemma.beckwith@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Interviews: 14th and 15th May 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We are recruiting for a Technical Operations and Asset Manager to join the Green Spaces and Street Scene Team. You will be responsible for developing and advising on open space policy within the borough regarding the future provision of green space, its development and use. You will be expected to liaise with the Plannng Policy team and have input into the Local Plan. You will continually develop and maintain Calderdale’s Open Space Strategy and co-ordinate the service’s input into Calderdale’s Green Infrastructure Strategy. You will also develop and maintain Calderdale’s Playing Pitch Strategy and will work in partnership with the Council’s Sports Services to plan future provision in line with requirements.
You will be required to comment on planning applications that impact upon open spaces and negotiate with developers as necessary. You will also have an input into Section 106 agreements and ensure that monies arising from such agreements are managed in accordance with legal requirements.
You will have responsibility for managing the land and property assets of the service such as bowling greens, allotment provision and sports pitches and will ensure that these assets are protected and developed in line with the objectives of the Council. You will work closely with the Council’s Legal services on the granting of leases and licences of service assets.
You will manage the team of Technical posts within the service including;
o Playground Manager
o Technical Support Officer
o Service Development Officer
You should have at least a Level 6 qualification in Land and Property Management or demonstrable relevant work experience in an environmental setting, particularly in respect of open space planning, land sales, leases and 106 agreements.
You will be expected to manage your own workload in line with service requirements. You should have strong organisational and interpersonal skills and have knowledge of local authority financial procedures. You should have experience in using IT and software applications for service delivery such as Geographical Information Systems.
Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Gemma Beckwith on 07561 299044 or email gemma.beckwith@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Interviews: 14th and 15th May 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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