Unlike most UK cities the majority of Milton Keynes’ parks, lakes and landscapes are cared for by an independent charity - The Parks Trust, who manage over 6,000 acres of beautiful green spaces.
More than 100 full and part-time employees and 240 volunteers deliver its essential work, from landscape maintenance and nature services to the provision of valuable recreation and leisure facilities. The Parks Trust connects communities at over 500 outdoor events and advances public education around wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.
Location: Global House, Vincent Avenue, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AB
Salary
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£30,000.00 - £31,200.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
The typical working pattern is:
07:30–16:00 Monday to Thursday
07:30–13:00 on Friday
Due to the nature of the role, hours may vary and will include evening and weekend working
Flexibility: We understand the need to balance life and commitments in and out of work and will support flexibility wherever it is practical to do so.
Parks & Landscapes Hard Works Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a field-based team delivering infrastructure and hard landscaping across a large green estate. You’ll plan and carry out works such as paths, fencing, play equipment and structures, ensuring sites are safe, well-maintained and presented to a high standard. You’ll lead on health and safety, support team development and work closely with managers and colleagues to deliver efficient, high-quality services. We’re looking for someone with strong hard/groundworks experience, practical skills, and the ability to lead, organise and communicate effectively, with a proactive approach to improving sites and developing others.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
Key Objectives
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Lead the team specialising in ‘Parks Infrastructure & Maintenance (hard works)’, ensuring all work carried out achieves high levels of efficiency and effectiveness and that all operations are carried out in a safe manner.
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Help ensure the green estate is maintained and presented to a high standard
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Understand the training requirements of the team and – working with the Direct Works Manager – ensure relevant training is undertaken.
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Take the lead in developing trainees and regularly apprising the Direct Works manager of their progress.
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Support the team (or CEO or Line Manager) in promoting the values and culture of the organisation.
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Show good leadership and motivate other team members involved in the team.
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Work closely with the Direct Works Manager and other Direct Works Supervisors to ensure close cooperation within the wider Direct Works team.
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Support the Direct Works Manager in developing a healthy team culture based on mutual respect, openness and honesty.
Requirements
Essential
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Experience of carrying out ‘Hard and Ground Works’ to a high standard is essential.
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Basic carpentry and masonry skills. • Have good leadership skills and lead by example.
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Be prepared and motivated to take on further training that will help enhance your individual skill levels, allowing you and The Trust to develop depth of skills and experience.
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Be able to demonstrate effective time management skills.
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Be able to communicate effectively with team members, other Trust staff, general public and third parties.
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A full manual driving license is required.
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Experience of using Microsoft 365
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Be able to demonstrate a robust approach to Health & Safety underpinned by a good knowledge of industry best practice
Desirable
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Excavator experience and qualifications
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Hard landscaping qualification
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Experience using ARCGis
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the opportunity and feel you can contribute to our team, we’d still love for you to apply.
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
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Generous and flexible annual leave provision which includes:
- 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- Accrue up to 3 additional days for each full year of service
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days of annual leave each year
- Flexible bank holiday policy to allow choice in which religious holidays you observe
- Excellent contributory Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Medical cash plan
- Free eye tests
- Occupational sick pay*
- Income Protection and Life Assurance Cover*
- Hybrid Working Policy offering up to 60/40 office/remote work (role dependent)
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies*
- Discounts with a wide range of high street and online retailers, hospitality and fitness providers as well as for the activities and the café at Willen Lake
- Salary sacrifice schemes for:
- Cycle to Work
- Electric Cars
- Ikea (homeware) and Curry’s (electronics)
- Employee Assistance Programme with a free and confidential 24/7 helpline for you and members of your household to use
- Highly knowledgeable teams with a great working environment
- A 3-month Induction Plan giving you full oversight of The Trust
Ongoing support with training and development
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- Applies after a qualifying period
Application process
Please apply online using the link through our website, using our People System, Cezanne. If you experience any issues with the link or the system, please contact [email protected] so we can assist.
The closing date for applications for the role is: 4th June 2026
1st Stage Interviews held via Teams: 10th June 2026. This will be a 15–20-minute informal conversation with the Hiring Manager and Direct Works Assistant Working Foreman to talk about your employment history, why this job appealed and what you’re looking to get from the role.
2nd Stage Face-to-Face Interviews: 23rd June 2026. Held at Global House, Vincent Avenue, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AB, this will be a 1-hour competency-based interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of the People Team.
The Parks Trust is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, Charity Commission guidance and best practice standards.
We are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all employees current and potential. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
If you have any questions about the role, organisation or application process please do get in touch by contacting [email protected]. You can also contact us here for further support with your application, including any reasonable adjustments you may need to support you to participate in it to the best of your ability.
