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<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark is a dynamic, forward-thinking council at the heart of London, known for its ambition, diversity, and commitment to delivering excellent services. From the iconic river Thames to the green spaces of southeast London, Southwark is home to thriving communities, cultural landmarks, and a strong sense of place.We’re working towards Southwark 2030 a shared vision for a fairer, greener, and safer borough where everyone can thrive. Our green spaces are among our most valued assets, and we’re committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and excellence in public service across housing, highways, and parks. With significant investment in outdoor recreation and sports facilities, there has never been a better time to join our team and help shape the future of community sport in Southwark.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Are you passionate about community sport and outdoor spaces? As our Contract and Services Officer (Sport), you’ll be at the heart of delivering vibrant, accessible, and high-quality outdoor recreation services across Southwark.Working alongside our Outdoor Recreation Manager, you'll help manage the contracts, service agreements and operational plans that keep our parks, pitches and sports facilities running smoothly. From nurturing strong partnerships with local sports clubs and contractors, to ensuring our sites are safe, inclusive and fit for purpose — your work will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities.In this dynamic role, you’ll:<ul><li>Build strong relationships with sports ground tenants, local clubs, internal teams and contractors</li><li>Monitor and administer service level agreements and third-party contracts</li><li>Support the development of tailored operational plans for each site</li><li>Oversee both routine and reactive maintenance across our facilities</li><li>Help shape fair and sustainable agreements with community sports partners</li></ul>You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, playing a key role in maintaining Southwark’s reputation as one of London’s leading boroughs for sport and outdoor recreation.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We’re looking for someone who shares our belief in the power of sport to bring people together, support wellbeing, and strengthen communities.You’ll be a motivated and hands-on professional with a passion for high-quality service and accessible outdoor spaces. Ideally, you’ll bring:<ul><li>Practical experience of working in or managing sports venues, with a strong customer service focus</li><li>A good understanding of contracts, service-level agreements, and the day-to-day realities of maintaining public facilities</li><li>Confidence in working with a wide range of stakeholders, from local clubs to contractors and council teams</li><li>A positive, flexible mindset and a commitment to making Southwark’s sports services welcoming, inclusive and future-ready</li></ul>If you're ready to play a key role in shaping sport and outdoor recreation in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs, we’d love to hear from you.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Additional Information:This is a full-time, permanent role (36 hours per week, Monday to Friday)Location: Burgess Park Community Sports CentreThe post holder may work across different operational sites depending on service needsFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jardine Finn, Outdoor Recreation Manager, on 07952 116894.Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025Interviews: Wednesday 13 August 2025Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2558183&amp;ptId=105979" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Contract and Services Officer (Sport)

<h4>The Role</h4>This is an important role, leading on the maintenance, development and improvement of our green spaces which are highly valued and at the heart of our communities. The Parks Manager for the South of the borough has responsibility for Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye Park and 46 other satellite parks and open spaces.Key priorities include: Management and monitoring of the grounds maintenance contract for the South area to ensure a high standard of maintenance: working in partnership with the council’s tree team and contractors in the care and management and delivery of London’s most ambitious tree planting programme; managing internal staff teams and contractors; working with cross-council teams to respond to the climate emergency; driving further improvement across the service; and keeping Southwark at the forefront of London’s green space provision. The role will require significant energy and enthusiasm; you will have the drive to ensure that our parks and green services remain vibrant, enticing, and outstanding.About You:Do you share Southwark’s passion for providing top quality green spaces and commitment to caring for the environment and tackling the climate emergency? Do you have the skills and experience to help shape our services so they make a meaningful impact on the quality of our residents’ lives? Are you excited about the potential that these services offer, and are you driven to work together as a team to build on great practice to deliver something outstanding?We are looking for a dedicated and energetic individual to manage our green space provision in the south of the borough and to help us protect and shape our services for future generations. We want someone who has the drive to build on what’s good and to have a clear focus on how to make it even better.We are looking for someone who has operational knowledge of parks and practical experience of supporting service improvement in a customer-focused environment.Ideally, you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent, with direct experience of most of the following services areas – parks operations and contract management, horticulture, tree services, ecology and how all of these can contribute to tackling the climate emergency.<h4>About Southwark</h4>Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. Extending from the river Thames into South East London, Southwark encompasses some of the capital’s cultural hotspots, vibrant communities and acclaimed greenspaces. Southwark is proud of its diverse communities, with over 120 languages spoken and we are committed to a ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that all residents and businesses are central to everything we do.With 30 Green Flags, an excellent team and an extensive investment programme there has never been a better time to seize the opportunity to work in this award winning service. With its vibrant, energetic feel, Southwark is a very attractive place to work if you relish the opportunities and challenges of managing award-winning green space services in a fast-paced, dynamic, inner city setting.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Application closing Date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 13th &amp; Friday 15th August 2025*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2557202&amp;ptId=105960" target="_blank">Please Click Here For the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Parks Manager - South

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“An exciting opportunity has arisen as we are looking to recruit Outdoor Activity Development Coaches to add to our pool of Instructors. Your primary role will be the delivery of water sports and land-based outdoor adventurous activities and courses at the newly refurbished Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre.&nbsp;
CLAC now has a 78-hectare marine lake, a health and fitness suite, two fitness studios, meeting rooms and a newly opened Bunk Barn which can accommodate 40 guests. As well as being next door to the recently opened Lake House hotel and bistro, this facility is one of Sefton’s primary assets situated in the stunning Crosby Coastal Park area of Sefton, Merseyside.
As a member of the coaching team, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality sessions and courses, and the facilitation of our Pay &amp; Play hire. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors/coaches, who are passionate about the benefits of the outdoor experience and can deliver safe and fun sessions. In addition to activity delivery, you will be required to assist in the general running of a busy leisure and outdoor activity Centre eg equipment storage and maintenance.&nbsp;
Our current activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, raft building, bell boating, team building and archery and more are in the pipeline. Whether you're new to the industry or an old hand, if you have qualifications and/or experience in these activities, are a team player and an excellent communicator, and can adapt your style to work with different age groups and a diverse variety of people, we'd like to hear from you.&nbsp;
As a valued member of our team we will look for opportunities to develop your personal and coaching skills in a variety of watersports &amp; adventurous activities. After all, it's great to share our passions!
The post includes evenings and weekend work”.
Intervies to be held shortly after receipt of application.

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