Allotment and Public Realm Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community Join the Cheltenham Borough Council team as an Allotment and Public Realm Officer!Location : Cheltenham, GL51 9JZSalary : £31,586 - £33,366 per annumJob Type : Full Time, PermanentClosing date : 4th May 2025Come and work for an award-winning organisation!We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council dedicated to making Cheltenham a great place to live and work. By supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town’s unique character, we create opportunities for growth and innovation.As an employer, we are committed to fairness, respect, and creating a stimulating environment where our people can thrive. With benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, a strong pension scheme, and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, we empower our team to reach their full potential.Together, we’re building a vibrant future for Cheltenham and its people.Allotment and Public Realm Officer – The Role : Join our team as an Allotment and Public Realm Officer, where you’ll manage allotment plot turnover, tenancy agreements, and rent collection while overseeing volunteer allotment wardens.You’ll also be responsible for inspecting and maintaining infrastructure such as paths, fences, gates, and street name plates, coordinating repairs, and facilitating sponsorship programmes for public spaces.This role offers the opportunity to work closely with local bodies, support sustainability efforts, and enhance the community's green spaces.If you're organised, passionate about the environment, and eager to make a real impact, then this may be the role for you!Allotment and Public Realm Officer – Key Responsibilities : - Maintain adequate turnover of allotment plots to ensure unworked plots are freed up topeople on the waiting list- Issue tenancy agreements and inductions to new tenants- Manage volunteer allotment wardens- Make sure allotment rent is paid by all tenants- Maintain site infrastructure so that it is safe by undertaking inspections and organisingrepairs : such as paths, fences, gates, locks, taps, sheds- Raise invoices and purchase orders- Monitor and respond to email enquiries on the Council’s Allotment and Townscape inbox- Organise / undertake cleaning and repairs of green space and public realm infrastructure- Employ contractors to undertake repairs and installationsAllotment and Public Realm Officer – You : - GCSE English / Maths- Diploma / NVQ / City and Guilds qualification in horticulture / landscape administration orsupervision- Health and Safety / Risks Assessment / Safe Systems of Work- Some horticultural / allotment growing experience- Experience of management of contractors- Use of ICT systems and software- Experience of working with volunteers- Communicates and negotiates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills) Allotment and Public Realm Officer – Benefits : - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)- A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years- A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours- A comprehensive programme of learning and development- Two days paid time off for volunteering- Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes- An employee counselling service- Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses- A cycle to work scheme- Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location- A commitment to employee wellbeingClosing date : 4th May 2025Interviews will be held in-person on Thursday 15th May, 2025.If you're ready to make a positive impact and help our community thrive, apply now to become an Allotment and Public Realm Officer with Cheltenham Borough Council