Greenspace Projects Officer

Salary: ELGT Salary Grade 2 - £29,157 to £34,879 (dependent on experience) + 8% employer pension contribution

Contract term: Full-time, 35 hours per week (although we will consider 28-hour week for the ideal candidate).

Location: Edinburgh (site-based role with office base at ELGT’s Swanston office)

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 20th July 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 29th July 2026 at ELGT’S offices at Swanston

The Opportunity

ELGT is looking to employ a practical, site-focused Greenspace Projects Officer to help deliver a wide range of environmental and landscape projects — from parks and active travel routes to habitat creation and woodland works.

You will spend a significant amount of time on site, working with contractors, solving problems and keeping projects moving.

You might be working in landscaping, construction, or environmental delivery already — and looking for a role with more purpose and variety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising contractors on site – monitoring quality, progress and performance
• Coordinating works and solving on-site issues to keep projects on track
• Supporting project planning, design development and programming
• Checking drawings, specifications and works on the ground
• Supporting contract admin, snagging and project handover
• Monitoring health & safety and compliance on site
• Working with councils, partners and communities

Who this role would suit:

Essential:

• Experience in landscaping, construction, or land-based project delivery
• Strong site supervision or contractor coordination experience
• Experience working to drawings, specifications and programmes
• Good understanding of health & safety on site
• Confidence dealing with contractors and resolving issues

Desirable:

• Green infrastructure or habitat project experience
• Public sector or funded project experience
• Relevant H&S qualifications (IOSH/SSSTS/SMSTS)
• In addition to the above, you should have a Driving license and access to a vehicle will be required. There may also be occasional evening or weekend work.

To apply

For an application form, job pack and further information about ELGT, please visit our website at Vacancies – Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (elgt.org.uk) or contact the Trust at: Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, 109/11 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS. Tel: 0131 445 4025 or email recruitment@elgt.org.uk Please complete and return the application form by 5pm on Monday 20th July 2026 to recruitment@elgt.org.uk CVs will not be accepted.

About Us:

The Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust is a successful, award winning and widely respected independent charity that undertakes community-based environmental projects, working with partners to improve the quality and accessibility of greenspaces in and around Scotland’s capital city. We believe that quality local greenspaces can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals, particularly those living in disadvantaged areas.

ELGT generates over £6.0M annually to fund and manage projects that include the creation and improvement of parks and gardens, woodlands, vacant and derelict land, and cycleways, in addition to delivering programmes of community activities to support healthy living and active travel.