Area Manager – Parks & Greenspace: Lead Safe Grounds

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Discounts with retailers

Learning and development culture

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking an Area Manager to oversee grounds maintenance across the district, ensuring safe, high-quality parks and greenspaces. You will lead the team, collaborate with colleagues, and drive innovative ways to service delivery while maintaining a professional standard.

The role requires robust leadership with experience in operational management, horticulture, or grounds maintenance, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills in grounds/green space contexts.
• Experience in horticulture or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to influence and negotiate in a politically sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds maintenance services across the Kirklees district.
• Lead teams to deliver safe, high-quality parks and green spaces.
• Develop innovative ways of working and ensure compliant service delivery.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Horticulture

Grounds maintenance

Negotiation

Change management

Education

Operational management background

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking an Area Manager to oversee grounds maintenance across the district, ensuring safe, high-quality parks and greenspaces. You will lead the team, collaborate with colleagues, and drive innovative ways to service delivery while maintaining a professional standard.

The role requires robust leadership with experience in operational management, horticulture, or grounds maintenance, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.