About The Service
Cardiff’s parks and green spaces provide a wealth of facilities for children and young people to enjoy outdoor activity. Cardiff Council is committed to providing high quality outdoor play provision and an exciting opportunity now exists for individuals to join our parks team to pursue a career in parks / playground management.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the city’s 150+ playgrounds, skate parks, multi-use games areas and have other teen facilities have seen levels of use not previously experienced and these new roles been created to establish a small, dedicated team to maintain, manage and plan future provision for children’s play. The new post holders will also be supported by a Playground Technical Support Supervisor, Playground Operative and Playground Apprentice.
About the job
The Playground Manager will direct the workload of the Playground team and be responsible for allocation of the annual playground revenue budget, to include preparation of reports and recommendations on current and future spending priorities. They will work closely with the Parks based design team to deliver cost effective and sustainable refurbishments of existing playgrounds as part of the Council’s capital programme.
Ideally, they will need to have practical experience as a playground inspector or manager and a good understanding of the legislative and risk management environment that impacts on fixed equipment play provision. However, support will be given for the right candidate to attain the necessary level of competence in these areas.
What We Are Looking For From You
Applicants will need to be flexible and adaptable, with an eye for detail. The ability to use Microsoft Office applications is required. Experience of the use of Playsafe asset management software or similar, would also be beneficial. Above all, all members of our new team will have a “can-do” attitude and be able to initiate and prioritise their own work to react to the demands of the service.
Additional information
Owing to the nature of the role, the post-holder may occasionally be required to attend sites outside of normal working hours for which appropriate remuneration will be payable.
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
These posts are suitable for job share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact, Rosie James, Strategy and Development Manager on 07972 775419.
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