Cardiff Council's Parks Services Team manages and maintains over 1,600 hectares of parks, green spaces, sports facilities, playgrounds, woodlands and cemeteries across the city. Our award-winning parks and green spaces play a vital role in supporting health and wellbeing, biodiversity, climate resilience and community cohesion.
We work closely with local residents, community groups, volunteers, schools and partner organisations to ensure Cardiff's parks remain welcoming, sustainable and high-quality spaces for everyone to enjoy. As community involvement continues to play an increasingly important role in the future management and development of green spaces, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to help grow and strengthen our volunteer programme across the city.
About the job
As Parks Open Spaces Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will lead the development and delivery of volunteering opportunities across Cardiff's parks and green spaces, with a particular focus on horticultural and environmental improvement projects.
You will recruit, support and develop volunteers, community groups, schools and corporate organisations, helping them to make a meaningful contribution to the city's parks. Working closely with operational teams and stakeholders, you will design and coordinate a programme of practical activities including planting, habitat improvement, park enhancement projects and community events.
The role will also support the promotion and maintenance of Green Flag Award sites, encourage greater community ownership of parks, and help deliver activities that contribute to biodiversity, climate resilience and improved public spaces.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, project coordination, environmental stewardship and practical outdoor work.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with experience of working with volunteers, community groups or environmental projects.
You will have:
- Experience of community engagement and volunteer coordination.
- Knowledge of horticulture, biodiversity, environmental management or a related field.
- Experience of planning and delivering practical outdoor activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining records and monitoring outcomes.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
- The ability to motivate and inspire others while working effectively as part of a team.
- A qualification or training in horticulture, environmental studies or a related discipline.
- A full UK driving licence.
Additional information
This post is based at Wedal Road Depot but requires regular travel to locations across Cardiff.
The successful candidate will be required to work outdoors throughout the year and in all weather conditions. The role includes regular Saturday working and occasional evening and Bank Holiday working to meet service requirements.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
For further information regarding the position, please review the job description and contact John Court by email at parks@cardiff.gov.uk.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Job Category Parks / Sport
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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