Starting salary: PO2 (£41,442 – £44,331)
Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract (18-24 months from start date)
Closing date: Sunday, 2nd March 2025 at 23:59
About the role
The Parks Projects Officer role at Haringey Council is crucial for efficiently managing a specific programme of parks capital projects from inception to completion. You will play a lead role in tasks such as co-design, consultation and engagement, procuring parks improvement packages, project and budget management, and overseeing works on site to improve parks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance the borough’s parks and greenspaces and build relationships within the local community.
As a temporary but integral part of the Parks Development Team, you will work with colleagues from various teams and departments, gaining invaluable exposure to the inner workings of a dynamic organisation. Your efforts will directly contribute to the improvement of seven parks play areas and greenspaces in Tottenham, enabling us to better serve the community. This role provides a platform for personal growth and development, offering the chance to refine your co-design, project and budget management skills and expand your professional horizons in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About you
We are seeking a proactive individual with a strong drive to excel as a Parks Projects Officer, with the ability to implement a specific package of works to set standards within a given timeline. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a parks development/improvement role, hold a degree in a land-based industry sector (desirable), and demonstrate a track record of successful project management and implementation in a parks setting. They must have impeccable written and verbal communication skills, consistently upholding a standard of professionalism in all interactions. Proficiency in office software, including the Microsoft Office Suite, is essential for efficiently managing tasks and facilitating seamless communication within the team.
Additionally, the candidate should possess exceptional organisational skills, adeptly handling multiple tasks and prioritising them for optimal efficiency. Their ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion will be crucial to their success, ensuring the smooth and secure functioning of administrative processes.
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