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Job description

An opportunity exists in the Council’s Street Scene Services for a Project Officer  working from our Depot at Monckton Road, Wakefield.   

What will be expected from me?

The postholder will be part of a small team supporting the work of our Street Scene Services, focusing on our Parks & Countryside sites.

What I might be doing?

You will manage and support the implementation of projects aligned to the greenspace and nature recovery workstreams; these projects will be of varying size, scale and complexity.  

You will actively engage and consult with communities, partners and key stakeholders to enhance the delivery of Street Scene services by initiating and identifying strategic development projects; sourcing external funding, procuring and project managing the resultant projects.

You will support the Street Scene Management Team through regular liaison and negotiation to develop effective partnership working with community representatives, key partners and customers to provide a citizen-focused service, delivering clean, safe, accessible & attractive parks & open spaces that are pleasant to live in and give the local community a sense of belonging.

Essential requirements:

• NVQ Level 5 or educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Senior Office level or in a relevant field of work.
• Full driving licence, maximum 6 penalty points.
• Basic Health and Safety certificate.

What can I expect?

• This is a full-Time post of 37 hours per week.
• 31 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

For further enquiries please contact Robert Whittaker, Projects Manager on 07721 656297. 

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Robert Whittaker.

Tel: 07721 656297

E-mail: robertwhittaker@wakefield.gov.uk

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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