The Open Spaces Society was founded in 1865 and is Britain’s oldest national conservation body. The society wishes to appoint a Case Officer with responsibility for open spaces and greens. The role will be home-based and part time (21 hours per week).
Primary responsibilities will include:
- providing technical support on town and village greens (TVGs), other open spaces, and related planning matters, to staff and volunteers;
- acting as one of the society’s case-workers by dealing with requests for advice and answering queries from members of the society on TVGs, other open spaces, and related planning matters, in England and Wales, by correspondence, online and occasional site visits;
- developing the society’s policies and campaigns on TVGs and other open spaces, and to lead on relevant campaigns;
- representing the society on TVGs, other open spaces, and related planning matters, on policy groups, and at meetings with Government departments and other stakeholders;
- preparing reports and recommendations on legal casework;
- assisting with parliamentary work, including reviewing relevant bills, drafting amendments and liaising with other parties;
- providing training to local authorities, local councils and other organisations.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- good and up-to-date technical and legal knowledge of planning and open spaces in England and Wales;
- a flair for campaigning;
- excellent spoken and written English;
- demonstrable experience of prioritising a busy and demanding workload;
- competent use of Microsoft Office tools (including spreadsheets and presentations).
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025. Interviews will be held via Zoom in mid February.
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Please see the application form here.
If you wish to apply for the role, please submit your CV and the completed application form to office1@oss.org.uk before the deadline.
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