West Suffolk Council

Parks Infrastructure Officer

Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU

Salary: £29,540 - £32,597 per annum (plus excellent employee benefits package)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Reference: 0449

About the role:

We are seeking a Parks Infrastructure Officer to work across the West Suffolk Council district to help manage a diverse range of parks, open spaces and green infrastructure.

West Suffolk Council has achieved regular success in the Green Flag Award’s scheme and currently has 6 Green Flag parks and open spaces. The council’s parks, open spaces and green infrastructure host a range of sporting, cultural and community events throughout the year and welcome casual daily use.

This role will be directly responsible for ensuring that all key infrastructure within parks and open spaces is maintained and safe to use. This will involve organising repairs and improvements and ensuring these are carried out on time and in budget. You will report directly to and work closely with the Parks Infrastructure Manager.

What you will need:

You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and well-organised. Have a knowledge of horticultural operations and be a good team player. An understanding of the importance of excellent customer service is essential.

This role will involve travelling to and working at numerous sites throughout West Suffolk, so a flexible approach to working arrangements is essential.

In return we can offer you a competitive salary and pension scheme membership, as well as performance related pay rewards for those who excel. We offer flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement, with an option to buy additional leave for those special occasions that arise in life. We also offer a benefits package which includes discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and money off household bills.

If you think you have the essential skills to fill this exciting role, then please apply.

To find out more:

For further details please email: simon.collin@westsuffolk.gov.uk or claire.pick@westsuffolk.gov.uk.

Alternatively, please download the Job Description (pdf), Person Specification (pdf) and Core Values (pdf).

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 5 November 2025.

Interview date: 18 November 2025.

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.

Closing Date: 05/11/2025  Location: West Suffolk