£20-25ph
8 Months initially
Shipley Park - Derbyshire
Preparing and delivering an annual schedule of daily services (directly and via contractors) that ensures the Park achieves quality and financial standards set by the Council e.g. cleansing, building cleaning, grounds maintenance, and horticultural services.
Leadership of the Park’s operational staff and accountability for their efficient and effective provision of Park management services via robust schedules and systems of work, a performance management framework, and a staff training and development regime.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of contractors / suppliers to maximise their positive influence of the Park’s operational methods, procedures, and programmes.
Empowering the public to take an active role in the stewardship of the Park.
Management of the Park’s operational services and activities in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and statutory powers and duties.
Accountable for relevant Countryside Service health and safety arrangements and systems by assessing risks as appropriate and ensuring that appropriate mitigation and improvement is made where necessary (with the support of the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Team).
Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with Park stakeholders.
Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of recreational programmes and events hosted by the Park.
Effective monitoring of service quality in relation to cost and value for money by managing appropriate revenue and capital resources so they are allocated and monitored effectively. Identifying opportunities for improved budget utilisation and taking timely corrective action where variance is identified.
Effective working relationships with other Council officers to ensure a corporate approach to the development of the Park’s public services.
Positive engagements with stakeholders, including members of the public, elected members, employees, and partners; ensuring that they are kept well informed, actively listened to, and involved in the Park’s development and review