Assistant Head of Parks (Technical) - Douglas City Council

ASSISTANT HEAD OF PARKS (TECHNICAL)

Grade: PO, SCP 33 – 39 (£47,980 - £56,267)

Douglas City Council are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled individual to join its busy Parks Section. As the Assistant Head of Parks (Technical) you will provide an efficient and compliant service to ensure Parks Services are keeping to the professional standards expected. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the technical and operational future of the City ‘s infrastructure, ensuring a safe, sustainable and accessible environment for residents and visitors.

Applicants should possess previous senior management experience, a minimum of City & Guilds Hortilculture Stage II, NVQ II or a National Certificate in Amenity Horticulture. If you have the required qualification and necessary skills, can communicate well and can manage a team, then we would welcome an application from you.

For an informal discussion about the position please email [email protected] in order to arrange a call.

In order to apply, please do so by completing an online application using the Job Train portal, which can be accessed by visiting the Council’s website (or click here). Please contact the HR Section if you require any further information ([email protected]) or 01624 696455.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, 17^th October 2025.

Miss K J Rice, Chief Executive, City Hall, Ridgeway Street, DOUGLAS, Isle of Man, IM99 1AD

Douglas City Council is committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce representative of our City and are committed to ensuring the recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible to all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the City we serve.