Green Space Asset Team Leader (Full Time)

Environment Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council is seeking an experienced, proactive Team Leader for the Green Space Asset / Neighbourhoods division. You will supervise frontline teams, ensure safe, responsive services and drive continuous improvement to meet community needs in Sutton-In-Ashfield.

In this role you will motivate staff, manage day-to-day operations, and work closely with managers to deliver high-quality public services. Closing date 30 October 2026, interviews week of 9 November 2026.

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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

Salary

£36,581 - £39,481 per annum

Expires

30/10/2026

Location

Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type

Full Time