Greenspace Development & Inward Investment Lead

Help Shape Birmingham's Green Future

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Greenspace Development and Inward Investment Lead to drive the planning, development and delivery of transformative green infrastructure projects across the city. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in creating sustainable, high-quality parks and green spaces that enhance communities, support biodiversity, and contribute to Birmingham's long-term growth.

As a senior leader within the Parks & Green Spaces service, you will manage a multidisciplinary landscape development team, secure external investment, influence major regeneration schemes, and ensure green infrastructure remains at the heart of the city's development agenda.

What you'll do...

• Lead and manage the delivery of green infrastructure and landscape development projects across Birmingham.
• Oversee the Landscape Development team, ensuring high performance, effective resource management and professional development.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of innovative projects that improve the city's green spaces and natural environment.
• Secure funding through grants, Section 106 agreements and other investment opportunities.
• Work closely with developers, planning colleagues, community groups and external partners to shape sustainable developments.
• Represent Parks & Green Spaces within major regeneration and development programmes.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure effective financial planning and forecasting.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers for senior officers and elected members.
• Manage framework agreements and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high environmental standards.

What you'll need...

• Chartered Membership of the Landscape Institute.
• Significant experience in landscape architecture, landscape management, capital project management, commercial project management or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience delivering complex landscape, environmental, green infrastructure or urban development projects.
• Experience managing substantial budgets and securing external funding.
• Proven success negotiating and managing Section 106 agreements.
• Experience building strong relationships with developers, local authorities, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Excellent project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports and delivering presentations.
• Sound knowledge of green infrastructure planning, sustainable urban design and landscape architecture principles.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in green infrastructure, including climate-resilient design.

You'll have the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on one of the UK's largest and most diverse cities.What we offer in return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

About us

At Birmingham City Council, we are committed to driving growth, sustainability, and inclusivity to ensure that Birmingham becomes one of Europe’s most liveable cities. As one of Europe’s largest and most diverse local authorities, we are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our residents. We're looking for dynamic, passionate professionals to help us shape the future of this vibrant city.

With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and progress, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly improve the lives of the city's residents in areas like housing, transport, economic development, and social services. Whether you're helping to revitalise urban spaces, enhance connectivity, or deliver vital services, your work will make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by a passion for change, a commitment to sustainability, and a desire to create a positive impact, Birmingham City Council is the place for you. Join us and become part of a team that's transforming the city and shaping a brighter future for the next generation.