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Wallingford Town Council is committed to Equality of Opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information about any of the vacancies listed, please contact the Wallingford Town Council office on : 01491 835373

Vacancies at Wallingford Town Council

Head of Parks and Estates

Full-Time Position SCP 27, £35,745

Wallingford Town Council is seeking a dynamic, skilled, and forward-thinking Head of Parks and Estates for a full-time role. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in managing parks, gardens, allotments, and historic buildings, along with a strong background in heritage management. Essential skills include financial acumen, project management proficiency, and effective supervisory capabilities.

The Town Council are custodians of a distinctive estate, including three heritage parks, scheduled monuments, various commercial and residential properties managed by a property company, and a renowned 17th-century town hall.

The Head of Parks and Estates will be responsible for overseeing and managing this portfolio on behalf of the Council. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with town and country planning, listed building, and heritage legislation. Additionally, the role involves project managing a range of remedial work requirements and health and safety regulations to support financial and project planning.

This position is an integral part of our busy Town Council team, reporting directly to the Town Clerk. The successful candidate should have a flexible approach, being able to work remotely, in the office, and on-site as needed.

The application deadline is 5 pm on 1st March 2024. For a comprehensive job description and application details, please contact the Town Clerk at townclerk@wallingfordtowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01491 835 373.

Work Experience

We welcome requests for work experience students looking for week long placements across various departments.

We will endeavour to make your work experience as interesting and varied as possible.

Please get in touch should you wish to find out more or apply for a placement : Email : senioradmin@wallingfordtowncouncil.gov.uk