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Grade: 8A
Hourly Rate: £18.86 - £20.47
Salary: £34,426.94 - £37,365.19 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Scottish Borders Council Parks & Environment Service as Parks Development Officer.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in the operational delivery of policies, projects and initiatives within the Parks & Environment Service at an exciting time for the service. Reflective of our responsibilities around Climate Change adaptation, Biodiversity, and Community empowerment, the post holder will be central to supporting transformation and delivering excellence in our Operational Service in alignment with corporate and national policy objectives.
Essential
Educated to HNC/HND level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training.
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Carol Cooke by telephone on 01835 824000 or by email at carol.cooke@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
