Parks & Open Spaces Vacancies
We’re recruiting for three permanent positions within our Parks & Open Spaces team, helping to care for and maintain our award-winning outdoor spaces:
Deputy Parks & Open Spaces Manager
Two Parks & Open Spaces Operatives
These are permanent positions offering an opportunity to join a small, friendly and experienced team dedicated to maintaining high standards across our parks, open spaces and community facilities.
These are physically active roles, so you should be physically fit and able to undertake manual work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
Deputy Parks & Open Spaces Manager
Working alongside the Parks & Open Spaces Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day management and delivery of our parks and open spaces service.
You’ll help lead our team of operatives, oversee grounds maintenance and horticultural activities, support health and safety, and help identify opportunities to continually improve the service we provide to our community.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and takes pride in delivering high standards, with the ability to support and motivate a small team.
Parks & Open Spaces Operatives
Our Parks & Open Spaces Operatives play a hands-on role in keeping our parks, green spaces and facilities looking their best.
You’ll undertake a wide range of landscaping, horticulture and grounds maintenance work, working as part of a small team to deliver a high-quality service across the Parish.
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work, have a practical approach and understand the importance of working safely and maintaining high standards.
Full training will be provided where required.
What we offer
- Permanent employment
- Competitive salary, dependent on role and experience
- 35 hour working week and a generous employer contribution to a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Seasonally adjusted hours
- In-house training and development
- Full PPE provided
- Modern working environment in our new Grounds Maintenance Facility
- Friendly and supportive team
- Monthly staff recognition scheme
- Experienced colleagues with a wealth of knowledge
- Free parking
- The opportunity to make a visible difference in your local community
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can see the results of your work every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Make a difference in your community. Join our Parks & Open Spaces team.
Closing Date Friday 6th November 2026.
Immediate starts available.
For full job descriptions and details of how to apply click the buttons below.
Applications:
Please send your CV and cover letter highlighting your suitability to the role and any relevant experience to Jason Watts, Parks & Open Spaces Manager, at FacilityManager@haydonwick.gov.uk
Interviews:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November 2026.
Haydon Wick Parish Council
Haydon Wick Parish Council is a gold standard award winning Council serving over 23,000 residents in North Swindon. This progressive urban Parish Council has a wide range of services, including ground maintenance services, community events, youth services, memory and community cafés, community transport and much more.
Armed Forces Covenant – Bronze Award
Haydon Wick Parish Council is also proud to be an accredited Bronze Member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Through this commitment, the Parish Council recognises the valuable contribution made by the Armed Forces community and seeks to ensure that they are treated fairly and supported within our local community.
We are always looking for more volunteers.
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What Our Community Say
Christmas Carnival ’24 feedback… The light walk was great & enjoyable for all ages. I felt the stilt walkers were fantastic & gave the event a more Christmas feel. Also the food vans used were good. Especially the pizza van. Good value food for a good price!
Summer Extravaganza ’24 feedback… The petting zoo was a very popular attraction for guests of all ages. The stage set up was perfect considering it was only a small area. All the stalls were accessible to browse and engaging.
Thank you so much for Darry and the Team firstly for the Christmas hampers; secondly for the Monday Haven. This morning we were treated to a wonderful buffet and singing carols and a raffle as well.
Thank you all so much, it is an amazing gesture to all us “oldies” in the Parish. We are so lucky to have you all.
May I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Health and Happiness to you all and your families and partners.
What a great morning.