Greenspaces and Projects Manager

Permanent Ref: H0752 The Neighbourhood Delivery service is at the heart of delivering services to residents in Dacorum, whether this be parks and open spaces to trees and woodlands to street cleansing and grounds maintenance to cemeteries and bereavement services to parking services. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Greenspaces and Projects Manager within the service. The postholder will lead teams managing Dacorum's parks, open spaces, trees and woodlands as well as playing a pivotal role in the delivery and development of Suitable Alternative Nature Greenspace (SANG) sites within the borough. The postholder will also be the Council lead and champion for biodiversity and Nature Recovery. Additionally, the postholder will work with colleagues across the Neighbourhood Operations Directorate and the wider Council to deliver service improvement whether this be delivering efficiencies, whole service transformation or implementing digital solutions to improve our accessibility by the public. The successful applicant will have proven experience and knowledge in delivering high profile and front-line services as well as managing teams across multiple service areas, experience of site management and stakeholder engagement (internal and external), project/programme management and along with service planning, improvement and delivery skills. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. What is Local Government Reorganisation? The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils. The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve. What This Means For You If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change. While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change. You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new. The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees. We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.