The Parks Trust
Milton Keynes
Full Time
Permanent
£28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Company Description
Established as an independent charity in 1992, The Parks Trust expertly cares for over 6,000 acres of beautiful and inspirational green space in Milton Keynes including parks, ancient woodlands, lakes, river valleys and 80 miles of landscaped areas along the city s grid roads.
In most towns and cities, parkland is owned by the local authority, but Milton Keynes founders were pioneers and decided to do things differently. Their vision was to create a new town where the parkland and landscapes would be protected forever by a charity that was separate from local government. Doing so would ensure that, as the new town grew, its green spaces would never be compromised or have to fight for funding.
That all became a reality when The Parks Trust was set up in 1992. The new charity was given a 999-year lease on a total of 4,500 acres of Milton Keynes and an endowment of property valued at £20m. Returns on these carefully managed investments generate the primary source of income required to fund the charity s wide-ranging work today and forever.
Over 100 staff and 240 volunteers deliver the essential work of The Parks Trust. In addition to landscaping and maintenance tasks, that also includes providing valuable recreation and leisure facilities, connecting communities at over 500 outdoor events each year, and advancing public education around the wildlife, biodiversity, and the environment.
As Milton Keynes grows, so does The Parks Trust. Each year, the charity takes on new green spaces and endowments from developers to cover costs in perpetuity. This approach ensures that all new areas of the city benefit from the same quality of inspiring, connected landscape and Milton Keynes remains a great place to live, work and play.
Position
HOURS & SALARY INFO
Hours
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 07.30am until 4pm - Fridays early finish 07.30am until 1pm
Salary Range
28k - 30k PA
Key Objectives
Line-manage a team of Landscape Maintenance (LM) Technicians and Trainees showing excellent leadership skills, ensuring they are highly motivated, professional and working efficiently.
Ensure all work carried out achieves high levels of efficiency and effectiveness and that all operations are carried out in a safe manner.
Help ensure the green estate is maintained and presented to a high standard.
Supporting the team (or CEO or Line Manager) in promoting the values and culture of the organisation.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Other information
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Application process
Please apply online using the link through our website using Cezanne.
Closing Date: 1st November 2024.
Interview Date: Week commencing 18th November 2024.
The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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The Parks Trust
Milton Keynes
Full Time
Permanent
£28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum