Neighbourhoods & Cooperatives
Environmental services
Greenspace Officer (Land Management & Development)
Ref: G6/OL-12388
Salary: Grade 6 £24,964 - £29,323 p.a.
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Hours: 36.40 hours per week full time post.
Based: Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham OL8 2BH
Closing date: 11 Dec 2017
Shortlisting & Interview Date: 14 Dec & 21 Dec
Role overview
Responsible to the Senior Greenspace Officer (Land Management & Development for the analysis of need and the procurement of a range of green space facilities and infrastructure improvements.
Key responsibilities & requirements
To provide a comprehensive technical service and support to the Service, including the preparation of contracts and estimates, on-site supervision and inspection of green space and environmental improvement works.
To assist the Senior Greenspace Officer (Land Management & Development) in the undertaking of LAMS Surveys and the preparation of bids for external funding and for management plans to cover key sites.
To work with the Senior Greenspace Officer (Land Management & Development) in assessing the built and natural environment, identifying problems and opportunities, developing concepts and preparing design briefs. This includes carrying out appraisals, master plans, feasibility studies, impact assessments and to assess the potential of sites for development.
To prepare reports and budget estimates particularly in relation to bids for external funding, and to undertake the preparation and pricing of estimates and tenders including; contract documents, specifications, bills of quantities and service level agreements
To ensure a high standard of health and safety compliance with rules, regulations and legislation to manage all voluntary and third party operational risk effectively and proactively.
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