Fixed Term 3 Years
Full Time 37 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Public Rights of Way and Country Parks Team at Devon County Council and play a key part in transforming Stover Country Park. Thanks to funding support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Highways, and our local partners, Devon County Council is about to commence work on the 3-year delivery phase project to revitalise the biodiversity, historic landscape, and recreational value of Stover Park.
This nationally important parkland is Grade II registered, and includes a 10-acre naturalised freshwater lake, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to importance for dragonflies and invertebrates. Project activities involve desilting the lake, conserving the granite gatehouse, upgrading the visitor/discovery centre, and enhancing visitor welcome and enjoyment, alongside delivering an ambitious activities plan.
As Project Officer you will take a lead in coordinating implementation of the delivery phase of the Restoring Stover Park project including managing the project team; appointing and overseeing consultants and contractors; and monitoring project spend and associated grant claims. With excellent leadership skills, you will have experience in managing successful projects involving people and heritage.
Interviews are scheduled for either 15th or 16th December.
For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Walton on (01392) 383000 or Laura Whitehouse on 01392 382079
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