Job Description

We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a practical approach to problem-solving. As a Greenspaces Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring the performance of the Council's Grounds Maintenance and other environmental contracts to ensure that services are delivered to the highest standards.



You will carry out regular and ad-hoc inspections across a range of green spaces, investigate and resolve complaints, and work closely with contractors, residents, sports clubs, and community groups to ensure our facilities are safe, attractive, and well maintained.



You will also play a key role in collecting data, reporting on performance, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The role requires a confident and organised individual who can interpret and apply contract specifications and service level agreements, respond effectively to customer enquiries, and manage competing priorities.



With good people and technology skills, you will have extensive experience of working with contractors, and you will need to be able to produce accurate written reports and correspondence. This is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate your strong communication skills and ability to identify and respond to customer needs



A full, valid driving licence is required, and you must be willing to attend site inspections as part of the role.



At Waverley, we value collaboration, wellbeing, professionalism, and value for money. You will be joining a supportive and motivated team who are committed to providing excellent public services and maintaining the high quality of our green spaces.



This is a maternity cover position, offering a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected local authority and to contribute meaningfully to the care and enhancement of Waverley's green spaces.



If you are enthusiastic about making a visible difference to local communities and helping to protect and enhance Waverley's parks and open spaces, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:

Thursday 6th November 2025 at 9am

Interview date:

Friday the 14th November 2025



In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council



The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here



We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here



Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.