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| Title | Abney Park Manager |
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LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY Abney Park Manager Location: London Job Number: HCAA01382 Service: Public Realm DBS Required: No Agreement Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 Grade: PO3 SCP Range: £43,701 - £45,711 We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. The London Borough of Hackney has the largest expanse of green spaces in inner London. We have 58 parks, gardens and open spaces ranging from the largest concentration of football pitches in Europe at Hackney Marshes, to the beautiful historic setting of Springfield and Clissold parks. 27 of our parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. Based within our Climate, Homes and Economy directorate, our Leisure, Parks and Green Spaces Service ensures that all of Hackney’s parks and green spaces are safe, accessible for all and inviting to use. Abney Park is one of Hackney’s finest green spaces and is listed as a Grade II park on Historic England’s register of parks and gardens of historic interest. As one of the ‘Magnificent 7’ cemeteries in London, it’s the resting place of around 200,000 people in 60,000 graves ranging from elaborate monuments to path-side common grave markers. Abney Park is much loved by residents and visitors alike, providing a significant combination of built, cultural and natural heritage. In 2020, the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded Hackney Council £4.4million to bring Abney Park’s chapel back into use, create a new café at its main entrance and make the site more accessible. Redevelopment of the site is well underway, and we are now looking for someone to manage the strategic development of the site and to deliver its Activity Plan. You will work closely with Abney Park Trust, a small volunteer-run charity who work in partnership with Hackney Council. This is a challenging role, but you will have the satisfaction of working to protect and enhance somewhere with regional significance. You will understand the importance of parks in an inner city environment and have excellent relationship management skills, as you will need to work with a variety of stakeholders to achieve the best for Abney Park. You must also have a broad range of other skills, particularly in developing strong partnerships, clear strategies, and education and volunteering programmes. You should be educated to degree level in a related area, or with equivalent relevant experience. There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 30 May 2023. Interview date: 13 and 15 June 2023. |