Green Infrastructure Manager

The Green Infrastructure Manager will lead and manage the development of green infrastructure across Cheshire East, which includes over 20 different countryside sites and over 2,000 km of public rights of way. This exciting role involves working in partnership with others, creating, developing and influencing relevant strategies and plans and seeking opportunities to improve natural capital and nature-based solutions to help improve environmental and climate change impacts. Your work will enable people to enjoy the outdoors, contributing to the well-being of communities and the economy and by enhancing biodiversity and the landscape. Delivery includes operational accountability for Countryside Management and Ranger Services, Public Rights of Way, Countryside Access and Engagement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Green Infrastructure team within the Rural and Cultural Economy Service. You will manage the delivery of the Countryside Ranger Service, Public Rights of Way team and Countryside Access across Cheshire East.

About the Role

• Ensure the effective strategic and operational management of the Council’s countryside sites, statutory public rights of way network and wider access to the countryside
• Lead, manage, direct, motivate and develop staff to deliver high quality and productive services
• Ensure the effective representation of Green Infrastructure in relevant policies, strategies, development processes and plans
• Engage and work with external partners and organisations to develop and maximise the potential resources and capacity

About you

• Degree or equivalent in land-based discipline (e.g., geography, countryside management)
• Extensive experience in this or a similar field with team leading, and management experience
• Experience of financial procedures, including budget responsibilities
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply to current situations, anticipating outcomes, options and opportunities.
• Understanding of nature conservation, agriculture, countryside management and visitor management

In return we are able to offer

• Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership – Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities, Off-Peak Racket Sports, Athletics Tracks, Sauna/Steam/Spa

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future – together.

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