Greenspace Manager
- Location:
- Scottish Borders Council HQ, Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
- Salary:
- £51,499.80 - £53,854.05 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Details
Grade: 10A
Hourly Rate: £28.21 - £29.50
Salary: £51,499.80 -£53,854.05 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 Hours
***Job has been extended by one week until 10th November 2025***
Role Purpose
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Parks & Environment Service at Scottish Borders Council as our new Greenspace Manager. A pivotal role for the Service this post is responsible for a range of Strategic themes and initiatives including greenspace management for biodiversity, tree and woodland management, activation of open space, food growing and community stewardship and participation. We are at an exciting time in the evolution of the Service, developing our Nature Networks and the 'Clean Green Future' that Scottish Borders Council has pledged to deliver, working alongside our communities and embracing new innovation. With flexible working, a great team and the joy of working across the beautiful Scottish Borders, it could be the exciting next step you are looking for!
Essential
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g. Biodiversity, Conservation, Landscape Architecture, Land Management, or similar) or evidence of comparable experience and training.
- Chartered Member of an appropriate professional institute or willing to achieve achieve within an agreed timescale
- Be able to demonstrate extensive professional development within an appropriate field.
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Type of drivers licence: Category B
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Carol Cooke by telephone on 01835 824000 or by email at carol.cooke@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.