Land and Water Manager

Salary

G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time).

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

Oxford

Package

29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment.

Job category/type

Permanent

Date posted

16/10/2026

Job reference

002898

We are looking for an experienced land and water manager to manage a team of expert land service professionals, ensuring that the City’s green spaces, facilities and water assets are maintained, sustainably managed, and improved to maximise public benefit within the confines of the city. A strong focus on Resident safety and enjoyment, asset longevity, ecology, public health, and safe service provision

You will be responsible for making sure all city owned land and water assets are managed, and maintained according to the agreed programme, which you will have developed based on industry best practice, and in line with council objectives.

You will need to be self-motivated, adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and be an effective communicator, possess negotiation and influencing skills with a wide range of stakeholders including customers, partners and external agencies both orally and in writing, including the compilation of reports.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact James Viljoen via email on [email protected]

Note: All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.