Green Space Asset Team Leader

Ashfield District Council; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking an experienced operational team leader for the Neighbourhoods team to ensure high-quality, responsive services for residents across the district. The role focuses on leading frontline operations, delivering excellent public services and fostering a customer-focused approach.

You will lead, motivate and develop staff, provide expert advice to managers, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement through innovative thinking and new

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate frontline teams to deliver high-quality neighbourhood services.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across daily operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement new approaches and technology to enhance service delivery.
• Provide expert guidance to staff and managers and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and highly motivated operational team leader to join our Neighbourhoods team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality, responsive services and ensuring frontline operational teams continue to provide excellent outcomes for residents across the district.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of neighbourhood services, providing effective operational leadership and expert advice to both frontline employees and managers. They will be instrumental in creating and maintaining a dynamic, flexible and customer-focused service that can adapt to changing priorities and community needs.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the service, overseeing daily activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility. As an experienced people manager, you will lead, motivate and develop staff to achieve high-performance standards while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

We are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas, innovative thinking and modern working practices to the service. You will have a proven track record of identifying opportunities for improvement, embracing technology and implementing new approaches that enhance service delivery, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

If you are a proactive leader with excellent communication skills, strong operational experience and a passion for delivering outstanding public services, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 9 November 2026