Countryside Supervisor

Job details

• Job reference RQ01787
• Salary Band 6 (From £32,765 to £36,434 Per annum inclusive of
  fringe)
• Contractual hours 36.25 

Job description

(All posts are subject to the NJC conditions of service)

The borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most
successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary
outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent.
We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local
people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local
environment.

As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to protecting and enhancing open spaces and
supporting the green and growing within the borough, the Parks and Countryside service is
looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Countryside Supervisor.

Working within the Parks and Countryside Operations team, you will supervise a team of 8 and
support a number of friends groups and societies. Your role will help to ensure compliance with
the council’s statutory responsibilities and bring consistency to the management of
biodiversity across the borough, maximising opportunities for improvements to the natural
environment which will, in turn, help to grow the rural economy.

Basildon Borough Council is proud of its open spaces and, with the importance of biodiversity
being firmly at the forefront in recent years, the council has already taken steps to make
changes and introduce new initiatives to positively contribute to improving biodiversity within
the borough. Your role will be key to delivering effective land management practices and
partnership working to produce the desired outcomes. 

Candidates will work closely with the Parks and Countryside Operations Management Team to
ensure that the borough offers a diverse, functioning and attractive environment, providing a
healthy ecosystem which supports the rural economy and the associated health and wellbeing
benefits that this brings to residents and visitors.

You will be issued with a Microsoft Surface device and supporting equipment to enable you to
work flexibly throughout the Borough.

If you would like to be part of Basildon’s success, we look forward to receiving your
application.

Please note:

Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to
prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.

The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need
to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.