Amber Valley Borough Council
Reference: AVBC000000245
Description: Contract Type:    Fixed-term for 2 years
Location:             Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
 
We are welcoming applications for the role of Assistant Open Spaces Officer, on a 37 hours per week fixed term 2-year contract based at the Town Hall, Ripley.
The successful applicant will support with public open space improvement projects across the Borough, helping encourage people to visit, play and move more in our parks and open spaces.
Using your knowledge, skills and experience, the role will involve:
Undertaking park and play area procurement exercises, including developing procurement briefs and specifications, working with the successful contractors through to project completion and ensuring schemes are completed on time and within budget.
Assisting and improving the design, development and management of high quality, safe, inclusive and accessible parks and open spaces.
Collaborating and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the various strategies, including the Play Strategy, Open Spaces Strategy and Move More Strategy.
Supporting the good management, maintenance and best practice in parks and open spaces, including our 9 Green Flag sites.
Having a proactive and positive attitude.
 
If this sounds like a role that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!  
In addition, we can offer:
 
Flexible Working Hours
Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
Personal and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to make a difference
 
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 23rdAugust 2026 at Midnight  (Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted).
 
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
 
 
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
 
  
CVs are not accepted
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
 
Region: Full Time Temporary
Location:
Salary: Grade 5 – *GBP*30,024 to *GBP*32,597 per year
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed-term for 2 years
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
We are welcoming applications for the role of Assistant Open Spaces Officer, on a 37 hours per week fixed term 2-year contract based at the Town Hall, Ripley.
The successful applicant will support with public open space improvement projects across the Borough, helping encourage people to visit, play and move more in our parks and open spaces.
Using your knowledge, skills and experience, the role will involve:
If this sounds like a role that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!
In addition, we can offer:
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 23rdAugust 2026 at Midnight (Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted).
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
CVs are not accepted
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.