VACANCY: Local Environment and Allotments Officer

POST GRADE: NJC Scale 17-22 (£30,060 - £32,654) Permanent

HOURS: 37 Hours per week – Monday – Sunday (with the majority of hours usually worked Monday to Friday)

Hebden Royd Town Council are seeking to recruit a Local Environment & Allotment Officer, to be part of a dedicated small team making a positive impact in the community.

The Role

The Local Environment & Allotments Officer will play a vital role in the development and ongoing delivery of a range of greenspace projects and local environmental enhancements within our local communities. Underpinning all of this will be a strong focus on climate and supporting the Town Council to ensure the reduction of its carbon footprint.

What you will be doing?

Based primarily in the council offices at Hebden Bridge Town Hall, but frequently working outdoors at our allotment and woodmeadow sites you will be:

  • Leading on the delivery of a wide variety of projects, initiatives and enhancements related to the local environment and climate emergency ensuring their effective delivery.
  • Managing the organisation of a range of environment focused events, from planning to execution, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
    • Overseeing local environmental projects, and ensuring effective coordination between contractors and staff.
  • Providing effective management of the Town Councils two allotment sites and High Hirst Woodmeadow.

What We are Looking For?

The post holder will be enthusiastic, and solutions focused, with practical ability as well as excellent administration skills and a keen eye for detail.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit team working to improve our town every day. You will have a role that keeps you engaged, with plenty of variety and the chance to see the impact of your work firsthand. Plus, we offer a competitive salary and benefits, professional development opportunities, and a work environment that values work-life balance.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to the community, we would love to hear from you!

1. Please download an information pack and application form below

2. Please return completed applications to rebekah.cox@hebdenroydtowncouncil.gov.uk

3. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6 April.

4. If shortlisted, interviews will be held on Thursday 10 April.

Information Pack

Application form

 

Added: Thursday 20 March 2025

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