PARKS PARKS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER PO5 (SCP 40 - 43) £49,764 - £52,805 subject to Job Evaluation Review Plus 19% employer pension contribution 1 x Permanent, 37 hours per week Location: Antrim Civic Centre but may be required to work at any Council site. This is an office-based position and remote working is unavailable MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The successful candidate will effectively coordinate the sustainable development of Council's parks and open space provision, engaging with key stakeholders including local communities, and maximising environmental, social, and economic opportunities. Assist the Head of Parks Operations in delivering the strategic corporate objectives relating to the Parks Service Effectively manage Council's Parks Development and Parks Administration functions to the highest possible standard Responsibility for the delivery of Council's Local Biodiversity Action Plan and Council's sustainability objectives that relate to the Parks Service Responsibility for increasing usage of Council's parks and open spaces through the through effective programming and event delivery Lead on engagement with relevant external stakeholders and partner organisations that share common objectives relating to parks, biodiversity, and sustainability General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post. Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information) Provisional date for the next stage will be week commencing 28 April 2025 A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit. Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 24 April 2025 AT 12 NOON. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities. #nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register