Environmental Services Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading borough as an Environmental Services Manager, where you'll manage projects and teams to enhance local environments. This hands-on role requires strong project management skills and a commitment to community engagement. You'll work in a supportive team focused on creating cleaner, safer spaces for all residents.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project and contract management.
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of horticulture or arboriculture is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing contracted grounds maintenance and tree services.
• Leading a team of project managers for environmental projects.
• Managing the Estate Improvement budget strategically.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Communication

Health and Safety

Horticulture

Education

HND in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Help us shape a greener, safer, and fairer borough.

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we're proud of our neighbourhoods and continuously seek ways to improve them. As our new Environmental Services Manager, you'll play a vital role in protecting and enhancing our local environment, helping to create cleaner, safer spaces that residents can truly enjoy. This is a hands-on role where your leadership and ideas will make a visible difference.

Working Style: You'll be based in the Borough four days a week, serving the local community. Whether working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to people's lives.

What you'll be doing

• Managing contracted grounds maintenance and tree services to ensure high standards across all estates and play areas.
• Leading a team of project managers to oversee environmental improvement projects from conception to delivery, with a focus on community engagement.
• Managing the Estate Improvement budget strategically and securing additional funding for initiatives such as green energy projects, lighting, CCTV, landscaping, playground upgrades, and bike storage facilities.
• Planning for the security of blocks during the Notting Hill Carnival, ensuring safety and well-being.

What you'll bring

• Strong experience in project and contract management with a proven track record of working effectively with contractors.
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines and ensure value for money.
• Excellent communication skills and a good understanding of health and safety.
• Knowledge of horticulture or arboriculture; a qualification in a relevant field to HND level or higher is beneficial but not essential.
• Proactive, resilient, and capable of navigating a fast-paced political environment while focusing on delivering lasting improvements.

Why join us

At RBKC, you'll find a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration and innovation. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member can thrive. You'll see the direct impact of your work, with access to significant funding and a wide range of projects to help shape the future of our estates and public spaces. We also support your professional development to help you reach your full potential.

Interview Details and Role Requirements

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th June 2025. The role requires a basic DBS check.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses, and unique local places. Our focus is on supporting our community, strengthening our approach, and creating a fairer borough. We take pride in our work, listening to our community, acting with integrity, and working together to build a borough that is greener, safer, and fairer for all. In this role, you'll be an essential part of that mission, bringing our 'We're all in' ethos to life and making a meaningful, visible difference across the borough.

Ready to apply?

We're all in—are you? If you share our values and have the skills and experience to help us achieve our goals, we'd love to hear from you.