Section
Parks
Location
Parks - Preston
Salary
£28,598 to £29,540 per annum (pay award pending)
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 16 August 2026
Reference
EPNS01054
Are you passionate about growing your own food? if yes, you could be the person we are looking for. Preston City Council is looking for a full-time Allotment Officer, an understanding of Allotment legislation would be an advantage, but training will be provided. Preston currently manages 8 allotment sites and 3 community orchards, with a further site being developed as part of a planning condition and one allotment association site.
Preston has invested in the Orkastrate software system to assist in the management of its plots and tenancies. Working as part of the Parks Ranger team, your role is to ensure all allotment sites are managed effectively including those overseen by Allotment associations. To act and direct action to improve the allotment environment, and to build a relationship of mutual trust with allotment holders, allotment associations and other stakeholders.
You will be responsible for preparing the tenancy documents and issuing annual invoices.
You will work 5 days out of 7 and does involve weekend working.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, bus and rail fares and a cycle to work scheme
For an informal chat about this role please contact Mr Steve Smith- Head Ranger [email protected] tel 01772 906281
