Job Introduction
Are you looking for the opportunity to make a real difference to wildlife, heritage and local communities?
We own and manage a fantastic network of country parks, local sites and greenways. Providing space for nature, rich cultural heritage and great places for adventure and inspiration, they are an amazing asset to the county.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic countryside professional to become our new Country Parks Manager, bringing drive and ambition to take the service to the next level.
Main Responsibility
An experienced and strategic manager, you will lead the development of the sites to fulfil their potential, driving our new vision and delivering outcomes for our environment, communities and economy.
You'll also be involved in the:
- Strategic management and securing a sustainable future for the countryside estate (excluding Cannock Chase).
- Development and implementation of site/greenway management plans.
- Conservation and environmental management
- Allocation and deployment of staff, financial and other resources to deliver the priorities within the site management plans.
- Support the active involvement and engagement of the community in the running of the parks.
The Ideal Candidate
A confident leader, you will
- have proven expertise in countryside and environmental management, particularly of public access sites.
- bring new ideas and the skills to put them into practice to ensure the ongoing improvement of the service.
- have excellent interpersonal skills to ensure positive relationships with colleagues, volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact: sarah.bentley@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
