Job profile for Land and Water Manager
Land and Water Manager
Location Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid)
30/10/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time).
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full Time
Region Oxford
Package
- 29 days holiday
- LGPS
- subsidised leisure membership
- flex scheme (where appropriate)
- employee benefits scheme
- post-probation pay increment
Job category/type Permanent
Date posted 16/10/2026
Job reference 002898
Attachments OCC Candidate Pack A4 - low-res single pages.pdf
Attachments Land and Water Manager_G10_P&A_Oct26_002898.pdf
Job description
We are looking for an experienced land and water manager to manage a team of expert land service professionals, ensuring that the City’s green spaces, facilities and water assets are maintained, sustainably managed, and improved to maximise public benefit within the confines of the city. A strong focus on Resident safety and enjoyment, asset longevity, ecology, public health, and safe service provision
You will be responsible for making sure all city owned land and water assets are managed, and maintained according to the agreed programme, which you will have developed based on industry best practice, and in line with council objectives.
You will need to be self-motivated, adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and be an effective communicator, possess negotiation and influencing skills with a wide range of stakeholders including customers, partners and external agencies both orally and in writing, including the compilation of reports.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact James Viljoen via email on jviljoen@oxford.gov.uk
Note: All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.
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Land and Water Manager in Oxford employer: Oxford City Council
As a Contracts and Commissioning Manager with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing through strategic management of key contracts in leisure and sport. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth, offering 29 days of holiday, a generous pension scheme, and subsidised leisure membership, ensuring you have the resources to thrive both personally and professionally in Oxford.
