Neighbourhood Officer (Grounds and Horticulture)

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Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement

Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.

Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.

While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.

UK Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

AI Use in Applications

We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.

All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.

Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.

Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Please apply online via the link provided.

Do you have an interest in working with a variety of parties, contractors and community groups to deliver solutions to environmental issues?

We wish to recruit a Neighbourhood Officer to join our existing team with a particular focus on grounds and horticulture. This exciting opportunity will see you contributing to the achievement of a clean, safe and pleasant environment. You will have the ability and experience of working across a wide range of services and with a variety of stakeholders including our Contract Partners; other Council Service areas; Police; Surrey County Council, our residents and community groups and schools. 

The postholder will undertake the full range of Neighbourhood Officer duties, with an enhanced technical focus on horticulture and grounds maintenance providing professional and technical leadership to strengthen client‑side monitoring. As such, we welcome applications from those with practical or vocational training in horticulture, grounds maintenance, landscaping or a related environmental discipline, or a commitment to working towards a relevant qualification.

With good communication skills, you will be a competent user of IT including Word and Excel and be able to work on your own initiative.

You will have a keen interest in contributing to the improvement of the external physical environment and will play a significant part in developing environmental solutions at the leading edge in partnership working.

As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups including children, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details will be in the job application pack.

The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take 2 flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.          

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Russell Ellis, Neighborhood Manager on [phone removed]

Closing Date: 22 September 2026 - 23:55pm

Interview Dates: 29 September 2026