Green Space Asset Team Leader

Environment Journal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Team Leader to join our Neighbourhoods team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, responsive public services and supporting frontline teams across the district.

You will lead day-to-day operations, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement. The post requires strong people management, clear communication, and a track record of applying innovative approaches to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading neighbourhood/public services teams.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Neighbourhoods team to ensure timely, effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements across the service.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and resident satisfaction.

Job description

Key Information

• Salary: £36,581 - £39,481 per annum
• Expires: 30/10/2026
• Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
• Job Type: Full Time
• Company: Ashfield District Council
• Sector: Environmental Health
• Sector: Environmental Management
• Sector: Environment
• Job Role: Team Leader
• Closing date: 30 October 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 9 November 2026

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.