Assistant Project Officer

Would you like to be part of an award-winning team managing a wide range of greenspaces?

Do you have project management skills that you would like to use and develop to help improve and enhance Council owned land across the borough?

Are you confident dealing with the public, contractors and other stakeholders?

This is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your strong communication skills and consult with the public and stakeholders on projects, ensuring delivery meets local demand.  You will use your experience gained to help develop and deliver projects in a variety of different forms, supporting the Parks & Countryside to improve infrastructure in greenspaces around the borough.

This post is a full time role for a one year fixed period. However, all applications will be considered.

There may be potential to continue the post for a longer period subject to budget confirmation.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Matthew Lank, Greenspaces Manager on 01483 523190.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 27 May 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 5 June 2025.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.