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Job description

Support the Head of Parks & Cemeteries and the Parks & Cemeteries Development Manager in the management and delivery of small and medium capital and revenue projects and client-side responsibilities for large strategic capital schemes. Ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, compliance with governance standards, and effective stakeholder engagement. Responsibility for developing, reviewing and promoting the service and support the Manager in development and implementation of Service Business Plans. Will contribute to the development of infrastructure, community assets, and service improvements that enhance the quality of life for all. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• Work with the Strategic Capital team, ensuring that client-side responsibilities for large strategic capital schemes meets organisational strategy and delivers intended value and defined outcomes.
• Manage and deliver small to medium capital and revenue projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Liaise with internal departments, elected members, external contractors, and community groups to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and met.
• Manage the preparation of tender documentation, evaluation of bids, and management of contracts in accordance with council procurement policies.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 5 qualification or above in a relevant discipline such Business Studies, Project Management or similar.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ experience in:
• Delivery of capital projects within programme and budget;
• Management of a multi-disciplinary team, associated resources and internal/external stakeholder expectations;
• Directly delivering on a Parks, Leisure or Outdoor Recreation based project;
• Delivering successful outcomes and continuous improvement;
• Writing and presenting reports to management.
• A full current driving licence valid in the UK (minimum Category B) with access to a form of transport that will allow fulfilment of the duties of the post or have access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the
• ...the requirements of the role.
• Ability to work outside normal office hours including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• Level 6 qualification or above in a relevant discipline such Business Studies, Project Management or similar.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner Level or similar Project Managers qualification.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the requirements - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.