Reference: CBC25025
Salary details: £31,067 to £33,366 per year
Job term: fixed term for 12 months
Appointment type: full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot, Chesterfield
Department: Environmental Services
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
We are currently looking for the perfect candidate to join our service for a fixed 12-month period as a parks development officer.
The role will coordinate and deliver sports, recreation and community events across the borough’s parks and greenspaces. Our ideal candidate will have a background in community or sports engagement and a passion for well managed parks and open spaces.
You will be required to work some weekend and bank holidays, so flexibility is essential. You will need to be a proactive and positive person who can be helpful and friendly to our local community and who will contribute to the commercial activities we undertake. You will have a positive influence on the reputation of the service.
The role will involve driving council vehicles so a full driving licence in essential.
For further information on the post please contact Gary McCarthy, principal parks delivery officer, at gary.mccarthy@chesterfield.gov.uk or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don’t already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have advice about how to write your cover letter.
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Provisional interview date: 19 May 2025
