Environment & Waste jobs in Amber Valley

Assistant Open Spaces Officer

Amber Valley Borough Council

📍 Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire We are welcoming applications for the role of Assistant Open Spaces Officer, on a 37 hours per week fixed term 2-year contract based at the Town Hall, Ripley. The successful applicant will support with public open space improvement projects across the Borough, helping encourage people to visit, play and move more in our parks and open spaces. Using your knowledge, skills and experience, the role will involve: Undertaking park and play area procurement exercises, including developing procurement briefs and specifications, working with the successful contractors through to project completion and ensuring schemes are completed on time and within budget. Assisting and improving the design, development and management of high quality, safe, inclusive and accessible parks and open spaces. Collaborating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the various strategies, including the Play Strategy, Open Spaces Strategy and Move More Strategy. Supporting the good management, maintenance and best practice in parks and open spaces, including our 9 Green Flag sites. Having a proactive and positive attitude. If this sounds like a role that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you! In addition, we can offer: Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme Free on-site parking Personal and professional development opportunities Opportunities to make a difference The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 23rdAugust 2026 at Midnight (Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted). Please see Job Description here Job Description Please see Person Specification here Person Specification CVs are not accepted Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. ...[more details] 💷 Grade 5 - £30,024 to £32,597 per year More in Amber Valley

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 2 years Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire We are welcoming applications for the role of Assistant Open Spaces Officer, on a 37 hours per week fixed term 2-year contract based at the Town Hall, Ripley. The successful applicant will support with public…