Team Leader (Green Spaces)

Join Us in Shaping a Greener Future for Norfolk!

Are you passionate about nature, heritage, and making a real impact on the environment? We’re looking for an inspirational leader to spearhead the planning, management, and delivery of Norfolk County Council’s Green Space and heritage asset projects—key initiatives supporting Local Nature Recovery across Norfolk.

In this dynamic role, you’ll work alongside conservation architects, woodland specialists, ecologists, community groups, NGOs, and other stakeholders to create and enhance thriving green and heritage spaces for people and wildlife alike.

What You’ll Do:

•              Lead & Deliver: Oversee key projects, including woodland creation with public access and the restoration of NCC’s heritage mills

•              Drive Collaboration: Build strong partnerships to implement innovative approaches for green infrastructure and improved access to nature and heritage

•              Manage & Inspire: Lead a dedicated team of three delivery officers, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards

•              Ensure Compliance & Safety: Monitor risks, budgets, and project outcomes while ensuring adherence to environmental legislation, countryside health and safety, and site access regulations

•              Secure & Manage Funding: Identify external funding opportunities and oversee financial reporting, tender processes, and project evaluations

About You:

We’re looking for a motivated project manager with a strong track record in delivering green or heritage space projects. You’ll have:

•              Excellent leadership and project management skills

•              A deep understanding of environmental legislation and green infrastructure principles

•              Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership working

•              Financial and strategic problem-solving skills

•              A passion for enhancing Norfolk’s natural and heritage landscapes

Why Join Us?

•              Make a difference in shaping Norfolk’s green and heritage spaces for generations to come

•              Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and rewarding environment

•              Lead exciting projects that enhance biodiversity, sustainability, and community well-being

•              For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Charlotte Watts, Lead Project Manager – Green Spaces at charlotte.watts@norfolk.gov.uk

Be part of something meaningful—apply today and help us create a greener Norfolk!

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

•              Competitive salary

•              Generous holiday entitlement

•              Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

•              Flexible working opportunities including flexitime, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need

•              Financial benefits such as:

• ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Closing date: 19 May 2025.

Apply here.