Green Spaces Officer; Playgrounds

Addlestone, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/10/2026

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Location: Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH

Contract: 9 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid

• 1 Day Working From Home
• 2 Days Office Based
• 2 Days Field Based

Runnymede Borough Council is on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated Green Spaces Officer (Playgrounds) to join our team. This role is crucial in managing, enhancing, and developing the Borough's parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and allotments. The position involves a mix of project management, contractor oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and hands‑on site support. The successful candidate will partner with grounds maintenance teams, contractors, volunteers, councillors, community groups, and various departments to ensure our green spaces are well‑maintained and improved for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

• Oversee improvement projects for parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and allotments.
• Ensure timely, budget-conscious, and quality‑compliant project delivery.
• Facilitate enhancements that boost the quality and value of the Borough's green spaces.
• Collaborate with the Grounds Maintenance Team to uphold standards and promote best practices.
• Offer technical guidance and operational advice as needed.
• Work in partnership with internal departments, councillors, community groups, contractors, businesses, and external agencies.
• Supervise contractors and volunteers on green space improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to habitat creation, tree planting, conservation activities, and environmental improvement efforts.
• Assist the Green Spaces and Tree Teams with occasional practical site tasks.
• Aid in the development and execution of management plans for parks and green spaces.
• Monitor projects to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Conduct and evaluate risk assessments and risk‑benefit analyses.
• Support the organization and management of community and public events when necessary.

• Experience in parks, green spaces, playgrounds, countryside management, landscaping, or environmental services.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, including risk assessments.
• Proven ability to coordinate projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and…