Job Description
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 mdadds@douglas.gov.im in order to arrange a call.
In order to apply, please do so by completing an online application using the Job Train portal. Please contact the HR Section if you require any further information (hr@douglas.gov.im) or 696455.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, 17th 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.
Essential
- Previous senior management experience including responsibility for the management of a team
- Minimum: City & Guilds Horticulture Stage II, NVQ II or a National Certificate in Amenity Horticulture
- Extensive experience in horticulture and plant production
- Experience of statutory, regulatory, strategic and operational procedures for composting
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work within a Team
- Experience of managing budgets, resources and staff and leading a team with the ability to motivate and develop staff at all levels whilst working towards set targets and deadlines
- Ability to prepare documents and reports
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines
- Experience of using IT to improve service delivery
- Self motivated, innovative and capable of working under pressure
- Full clean valid driving licence
Desirable
- Knowledge of the content of the Waste Management Licence, Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 2000, Risk and COSSH Assessments
- Experience/knowledge of PRINCE2 or other project management process
- Experience of local government
- An understanding of the operations and functions of a local authority
- Knowledge of the Council’s Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and the Isle of Man Government Procedures for Capital Projects (including requirements for Petitioning purposes)
- Political sensitivity
About You:
Douglas City Council is committed to providing high-quality public services across our community. We are dedicated to fairness, collaboration, and delivering outcomes that benefit the people of Douglas.