At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with community groups to enhance local environments through horticulture and grounds maintenance.
- Company: Join a supportive council team dedicated to improving community spaces.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, pension scheme, and discounted health memberships.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills in environmental solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in horticulture or a related field, with strong communication and IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Do you have the ability and interest to work with a variety of parties, contractors and community groups to deliver solutions to environmental issues? We wish to recruit a Neighbourhood Officer to join our existing team with a particular focus on grounds and horticulture. This exciting opportunity will see you contributing to the achievement of a clean, safe and pleasant environment.
You will have the ability and experience of working across a wide range of services and with a variety of stakeholders including our Contract Partners; other Council Service areas; Police; Surrey County Council, our residents and community groups and schools.
The postholder will undertake the full range of Neighbourhood Officer duties, with an enhanced technical focus on horticulture and grounds maintenance providing professional and technical leadership to strengthen client‑side monitoring. As such, we welcome applications from those with practical or vocational training in horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping or a related environmental discipline, or a commitment to working towards a relevant qualification.
With good communication skills, you will be a competent user of IT including Word and Excel and be able to work on your own initiative. You will have a keen interest in contributing to the improvement of the external physical environment and will play a significant part in developing environmental solutions at the leading edge in partnership working.
As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups including children, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details will be in the job application pack.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take 2 flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Russell Ellis, Neighborhood Manager on 07807 474777.
Closing Date: 22 September 2026 - 23:55pm
Interview Dates: 29 September 2026
Neighbourhood Officer (Grounds and Horticulture) in Surrey employer: Woking Borough Council
As a Neighbourhood Officer with our Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the local environment through innovative solutions and community engagement. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that values professional development, offering generous benefits such as a flexi time scheme, local government pension membership, and discounted health and leisure options. Join us in making a meaningful impact in your community while enjoying a fulfilling career in grounds and horticulture.
