Parks Engagement Officer

Parks Engagement Officer (3517) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Parks Engagement Officer (3517) Parks Engagement Officer Salary/Grade: ME10 £41,511-£43,449 per annum Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Greenspaces Closing Date 13/11/2026 Ref No 3517 Documents Job Description and Person Specification (Word , 49.68kb) Advert Text An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton’s newly formed Public Realm directorate as the Parks and Greenspaces Engagement Officer The role will lead on improving community engagement across the departments Parks and Arboriculture service areas as well as nurturing the Social Value support offered by the services current service contractor for both grounds maintenance and arboriculture services Managing day to day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members as well as managing relationships with services network of Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other stakeholder groups as well as expanding the network of such groups into harder reach areas of the borough The successful candidate will possess effective communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be experienced in managing volunteers , risk management, reporting as well as securing funding. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrew Kauffman, Head of Parks Service by e-mail: andrew.kauffman@merton.gov.uk Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.