Head of Parks and Urban Forest
Core
Leading the planning and delivery of sports fields, conservation, parks, cityscapes, and tree services to ensure high standards of presentation, amenity, safety, and environmental performance.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Head of Parks and Urban Forest)
Builds
Parks, open space, urban forest services, and sports grounds
Domain
Local government / Urban planning / Environmental management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operational leadership, people management, workforce planning, budget management, contract management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, resource allocation, change management
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in business management, experience in complex service delivery environments
Responsibilities
Oversee multidisciplinary operational teams, develop capability and team culture, manage budgets and key contracts, improve systems and processes, engage with community stakeholders, balance operational priorities with safety and service quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight