Parks & Natural Environment Assets Officer Full Time NEW

Do you see yourself making a real impact across your local environment?Can you use your experience to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services?Does the idea of joining a dynamic and committed team appeal to you?If so, we have the perfect role for you!Our Parks and Natural Environment Teamare looking for a passionate and dedicated Parks & Natural Environment Assets Officer to join our team and help make a difference today.About The RoleThe Parks and Natural Environment team has a portfolio of over 100 separate sites which is made up of a wide variety of land and property types and uses, including parks, woodland, recreation grounds, cemeteries and a marina. Many sites have properties which too have a wide variety of occupiers, including community groups, sports clubs, commercial businesses, and residents.This is a role that supports the Natural Environment Asset Manager in delivering important programmes of work relating to the delivery of safe, accessible and welcoming services across the Council’s Marina, Bereavement Services (cemeteries and crematorium) and green spaces. The role will require significant energy, enthusiasm and determination; you will be driven to ensure that the areas of responsibility deliver outstanding services.Key Priorities Include Contributing to the delivery of the transformation of South Dock Marina Boatyard and other marina premises and property management of an extensive portfolio of land and building assets that sit within the Parks and Natural Environment Team ensuring that they are compliant, fit for purpose and are financially sustainable. Assisting in the effective procurement, negotiation, renewal and management of leases, service level agreements and concession/management contracts for assets across the Parks and Natural Environment business unit, Managing and implementing the robust monitoring of all the statutory compliance and health and safety.About YouWe are looking for a dedicated, energetic individual to help us protect and shape our services for future generations. We want someone who has the abilities and drive to build on what’s good and to have a laser focus on how to make it even better.We are looking for someone who has knowledge of asset portfolio management. You’ll need experience of working in asset management services and importantly, you’ll need knowledge and practical experience of contract procurement, contract management, and of monitoring and tracking performance.Ideally, you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent, with direct experience of most of the following services areas – statutory building compliance, asset health and safety management, risk management, lease and contracts management (including financial performance and tracking), stakeholder engagement, and how all of these can contribute and improve the services we offer our residents.Appropriate experience, particularly in a parks and natural environment setting, can be substituted for formal qualifications.About The TeamThe Parks and Natural Environment team is committed to delivering safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces across the council’s Marina, Bereavement Services (cemeteries and crematorium), and green spaces.Working closely with the Natural Environment Asset Manager, the team plays a vital role in delivering key programmes of work that support and enhance these valued community services.We are a dedicated and driven team that values energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach. We are focused on continuous improvement, service excellence, and creating opportunities to develop both our services and our people.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact InformationFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chris Welsh at chris.welsh@southwark.gov.uk.Additional Information A property/facility management qualification – appropriate experience can be substituted for formal qualifications Hours of work, 36 hours per week Monday – Friday This is a permanent post Benefits And More Informationhttps://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/Recruitment timetableRecruitment TimelineAdvert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 6th July 2026.Shortlisting date: Thursday 9th July 2026.Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative . We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition About SouthwarkWe are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.Attachments Job Description and Person Specification – Parks & Natural Environment Assets Officer