London Borough of Merton
Parks Engagement Officer
Parks Engagement Officer at London Borough of Merton, based in Morden, London, paying £41,511 - £43,449 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £41,511 - £43,449 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Morden, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Grounds Maintenance
About 33% above the going rate for grounds maintenance
Reference 22220324a9c00a363e6e767cc01e2ebddd74ab6e
About the role
Salary/Grade: ME10 £41,511-£43,449 per annum
Advert Text
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton’s newly formed Public Realm directorate as the Parks and Greenspaces Engagement Officer
The role will lead on improving community engagement across the departments Parks and Arboriculture service areas as well as nurturing the Social Value support offered by the services current service contractor for both grounds maintenance and arboriculture services
Managing day to day communications with ward councillors and cabinet members as well as managing relationships with services network of Friends of Parks groups, Residents associations, Tree Wardens and other stakeholder groups as well as expanding the network of such groups into harder reach areas of the borough
The successful candidate will possess effective communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be experienced in managing volunteers , risk management, reporting as well as securing funding.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrew Kauffman, Head of Parks Service by e-mail: [email removed]
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Reference: 22220324a9c00a363e6e767cc01e2ebddd74ab6e · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Merton
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