We’re looking for a Service Delivery Manager to join our Urban Parks Team, playing a key role in caring for some of the borough’s most well‑loved parks and open spaces. This is a hands‑on role for someone who values working with people, supporting communities, and seeing the difference their work makes on the ground.

The Urban Parks Service looks after an extensive and varied portfolio of green spaces across Rotherham. We are responsible for 10 large urban parks, 14 recreation sites, and a range of other public open spaces, together forming a network of over 200 sites enjoyed by residents and visitors every day. We are a small, committed team who work closely together to deliver the safe, effective, and welcoming day to day management of Rotherham’s urban green spaces.

About the role

As part of the Urban Parks Service, you’ll lead and support the Urban Park Ranger Service, Clifton Park Ranger Service and Clifton Park Horticulture Team, helping them deliver high‑quality, welcoming and safe parks for everyone to enjoy.

Day to day, you’ll:

Lead, support, and develop frontline teams working in our urban parks
Make sure parks are well cared for, inspected regularly and managed safely
Help shape improvements that enhance park environments and visitor experiences
Work closely with local communities, Friends groups and partner organisations
Be visible, approachable, and proud to represent the Urban Parks Team

This role would suit someone who:

Has experience managing urban parks, green space services or similar frontline teams
Enjoys supporting, motivating, and developing people
Understands health, safety and environmental responsibilities
Communicates clearly and confidently with staff, communities and partners

You’ll be joining a supportive service that genuinely cares about Rotherham’s parks, its communities, and its people. This is a great opportunity to lead a passionate Urban Parks Team and help create green spaces that residents can enjoy and feel proud of.

For more information contact Hannah Jackson via email initially Hannah.Jackson@rotherham.gov.uk.

Interviews to be confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.

Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.

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