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Join The Parks Trust, an innovative charity that independently manages parkland in Milton Keynes, in a role dedicated to green infrastructure projects.
Overview
Salary
£24700 - £29250
Location
Central Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Parks Trust is a unique charity established in 1992, which independently manages over 6,000 acres of parkland in Milton Keynes. It operates through a sustainable funding model distinct from local authorities, utilizing a 999-year lease on parkland, an endowment, and investment returns. With over 100 staff and 240 volunteers, the Trust organizes more than 500 events annually, promoting community engagement and environmental education.
Role summary
- Provide administrative support for the Trust's green infrastructure projects
- Coordinate and monitor project documentation and progress
- Ensure the successful integration of new green spaces into the existing management framework
Role requirements
- Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Ability to manage multiple project records
- Strong stakeholder management skills and experience in project monitoring
- Understanding of green infrastructure planning and management
- Desirable: Project management experience and familiarity with geographical information systems
Application process details
- Online submission through the Cezanne system
The Parks Trust, established in 1992, is an independent charity dedicated to managing over 6,000 acres of parkland and green spaces in Milton Keynes. Unlike typical city park management, which is often handled by local authorities, The Parks Trust operates independently, ensuring long-term protection and enhancement of the area's natural beauty and utility. The charity is funded through a combination of a 999-year lease on parkland, an endowment, and returns from investments, allowing it to operate sustainably and independently of municipal funding. With over 100 staff and 240 volunteers, The Parks Trust hosts more than 500 events annually, contributing to community engagement and environmental education.
The role of the Green Infrastructure Support Officer involves providing administrative support for the Trust's green infrastructure projects over a 12-month fixed-term contract. Key responsibilities include coordinating project documentation, monitoring project progress, and ensuring smooth integration of new green spaces into the Trust's management framework. This position requires excellent organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft 365, and the ability to manage multiple project records.
Job requirements for this position include strong stakeholder management skills, experience in project monitoring, and a good understanding of green infrastructure planning and management. Desirable qualifications include project management experience and familiarity with geographical information systems.
Benefits offered by The Parks Trust include a competitive salary, pension scheme contributions up to 10%, income protection, life assurance, a generous annual leave allowance, and additional perks such as discounted gym membership and free parking. The application process involves online submission through the Cezanne system, with deadlines and interview schedules specified. The Parks Trust is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
