Land and Water Manager

Job profile for Land and Water Manager

Location Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid)

30/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time).

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full Time

Region Oxford

• 29 days holiday
• LGPS
• subsidised leisure membership
• flex scheme (where appropriate)
• employee benefits scheme
• post-probation pay increment

Job category/type Permanent

Date posted 16/10/2026

Job reference 002898

Attachments OCC Candidate Pack A4 - low-res single

Attachments Land and Water _P&

We are looking for an experienced land and water manager to manage a team of expert land service professionals, ensuring that the City’s green spaces, facilities and water assets are maintained, sustainably managed, and improved to maximise public benefit within the confines of the city. A strong focus on Resident safety and enjoyment, asset longevity, ecology, public health, and safe service provision

You will be responsible for making sure all city owned land and water assets are managed, and maintained according to the agreed programme, which you will have developed based on industry best practice, and in line with council objectives.

You will need to be self-motivated, adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and be an effective communicator, possess negotiation and influencing skills with a wide range of stakeholders including customers, partners and external agencies both orally and in writing, including the compilation of reports.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact James Viljoen via email on

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All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.