Green Space Asset Team Leader

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Sur place; GBP 37 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ashfield District Council is seeking an experienced operational team leader to join the Neighbourhoods team. You will lead frontline teams delivering high-quality, responsive neighbourhood services across the district, ensuring safety and compliance while guiding day-to-day operations.

As a proactive people manager, you will motivate staff, drive continuous improvement, embrace new approaches and technology, and work with managers to adapt to changing community needs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver frontline services.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in delivering high-quality public services.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily activities of the neighbourhood service and ensure safety and compliance.
• Lead, motivate and develop frontline staff to achieve high performance and an inclusive culture.
• Provide operational leadership and advice to frontline employees and managers.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement, embrace new approaches and technology to enhance delivery.
• Ensure responsive, customer-focused services across the district.

Connaissances

People management

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Service delivery

Description du poste

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

Company: Ashfield District Council

Salary: £36,581 - £39,481 per annum

Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Sector: Environmental Health

Sector: Environmental Management

Sector: Environment

Job Role: Team Leader