Greenspace Project Officer

Job Introduction

The Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the green spaces people enjoy every day? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Greenspace team and help shape, improve and deliver projects across North Hertfordshire’s parks and open spaces. From supporting improvements to play areas, sports facilities and community spaces, to helping deliver wider environmental and accessibility projects, you will play an important role in making our outdoor spaces welcoming, sustainable and enjoyable for residents and visitors.

The Experience you will bring

You will be organised, proactive and confident managing projects from concept through to delivery. You will be able to balance competing priorities, work well with a range of stakeholders and keep projects moving forward. A strong interest in improving parks and green spaces is essential. Experience in project management, procurement, local government or a similar setting would be desirable, although we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a genuine enthusiasm for the role.

About Us

North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council have four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out our key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we as colleagues work with each other, and we strive to be: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.

We are changing

North Herts Council (NHC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by NHC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.

To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | North Herts Council

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Alan North, Service Manager - Greenspace on 01462 474450

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days

Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours

Closing Date: Midnight on 11th September 2026

Interviews: 21st September 2026