Destination Site Manager

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

Destination Site Manager

Birmingham’s parks are some of the city’s most treasured assets — vibrant destinations that bring communities together, support biodiversity, improve health and wellbeing, and provide exceptional visitor experiences.

As the UK’s first accredited Nature City, Birmingham is delivering its ambitious City of Nature 25-Year Plan, placing nature, people and place at the heart of the city’s future.

We are seeking a dynamic Destination Parks Site Manager to help shape the future of our flagship parks and green spaces.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the operational and strategic management of some of Birmingham’s most high-profile outdoor destinations, playing a key role in delivering nature recovery, enhancing visitor experiences and strengthening community connections.

If you are passionate about environmental stewardship, community engagement and creating thriving, resilient green spaces, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Destination Parks Site Manager, you will:

Develop and deliver long‑term visions and operational plans for allocated parks, aligned with city-wide priorities.
Lead teams to achieve excellence in visitor engagement, conservation standards, and financial sustainability.
Ensure parks remain safe, accessible, and welcoming through effective maintenance and compliance with statutory regulations.
Oversee infrastructure improvements, conservation projects, and initiatives that enhance park assets.
Create engaging, inclusive visitor experiences that encourage repeat visits and broaden audience reach.
Risk and budget management to explore opportunities for income generation, including grants and external funding.
Promote environmentally sustainable practices, including carbon reduction and biodiversity initiatives.

You will directly manage Destination Parks Team Leaders and play a key role in shaping the culture and performance of the wider Parks & Green Spaces service.

About You

We’re looking for individuals who can bring energy, leadership, and a deep commitment to high‑quality public spaces. You will need to demonstrate:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Relevant or equivalent experience in environmental management, conservation, or leisure management.
A proven track record of managing parks, open spaces, or similar visitor‑focused destinations.
Experience leading and inspiring teams, including volunteers.

Skills & Knowledge

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and influence diverse stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing complex projects and competing priorities.
Strong understanding of statutory requirements including Health & Safety, environmental legislation, conservation, sustainability, and operational risk.
Flexibility to work outside normal hours to support events or operational needs.

What we offer in return…

Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
My Rewards Scheme – access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health

Apply Now

If you’re ready to help shape the future of Birmingham’s destination parks and create exceptional spaces for residents and visitors, we’d love to hear from you.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Job Description and Person Specification

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.