Greenspace Development Manager

Are you passionate about transforming parks and green spaces into vibrant, thriving community assets?

As the UK's first accredited Nature City, Birmingham is delivering its ambitious City of Nature 25-Year Plan, placing nature, people and place at the heart of the city's future. We are looking for dynamic and driven Green Space Development Managers to play a leading role in shaping the future of Birmingham's parks and green spaces, helping to create healthier, greener and more resilient communities.

In this exciting role, you will work at the heart of communities, building strong relationships with Friends groups, local organisations, elected members and stakeholders to identify and deliver local investment priorities. You will be instrumental in driving forward ambitious improvement programmes that enhance biodiversity, increase community participation and ensure our parks continue to meet the highest standards for quality, safety and accessibility.

You will lead on key initiatives including the Green Flag improvement programme, oversee the delivery of infrastructure and site enhancement projects, and identify opportunities to secure external investment through partnership working and successful funding bids. Your work will directly support the delivery of Birmingham's City of Nature 25-Year Plan, helping to create and improve spaces that benefit both people and wildlife.

What you'll do...

• Manage and enhance parks and green spaces across the city.
• Lead community engagement and partnership working.
• Deliver improvement projects and oversee budgets and contractors.
• Support funding bids, investment planning and Green Flag applications.
• Ensure health and safety and environmental compliance.

What you'll need...

• Proven experience in park development, project management or a related field.
• A strong track record of delivering successful projects and partnerships.
• A genuine passion for green spaces, nature recovery and community engagement.
• A full UK driving licence is also required.

Working collaboratively with operational teams, community partners and external organisations, you will help deliver meaningful improvements across the city, ensuring Birmingham's parks and green spaces remain welcoming, sustainable and valued community assets for generations to come.

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 your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV 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.

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.