To implement and manage open space development projects.

Help develop effective joint working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that sustainable development incorporates the natural environment and that the city's biodiversity is protected and enhanced.

To lead the development of the park and open spaces strategy to ensure an integrated and balanced approach to open space provision.

Act as lead officer for advice and expert opinion on issues related to ecology, biodiversity and the natural environment.

Help draft policy documents and strategies, particularly their biodiversity and natural environment components, to ensure it complies with legislation and best practice.

Manage consultations with the community and a wide range of national and local interest groups and local industry representatives to meet community requirements and ensure that their interests are taken into account.

Advice Urban Forestry Officers on open space and biodiversity issues in relation to trees.

Advice Horticultural Officers on importance of ecology and biodiversity in relation to the Open Space Strategy. Improve service standards and have involvement with maintenance issues relating to green space/ verge maintenance.

Working hours are Monday-Friday

37 hours a week