Green Spaces Service Manager

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Green Spaces Service Manager to oversee the strategic development and day-to-day delivery of the Green Spaces Service in Bridgend County Borough. You will manage multiple functions including Green Spaces operations, grass cutting, public realm projects, cemeteries and asset development, ensuring a visible, proactive service across the county borough.

A valid driving licence is required; hybrid working is in place and there are formal process dates for

Qualifications

• 37 hours per week
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
• Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the strategic development and operational delivery of the Green Spaces Service, including its teams and functions.
• Lead the ongoing development and sustainability of all service area functions such as Green Spaces operations, Urban and Rural Grass Cutting, Public Realm Improvement, Cemeteries and Burials and Asset Management and Development.

Job description

Location Bridgend County Borough Salary £58,558 - £59,695 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Highways, Green Spaces and Natural Resources Attachments Blank

Job title Green Spaces Service Manager Location Bridgend County Borough Salary £58,558 - £59,695 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Highways, Green Spaces and Natural Resources Attachments Blank

Job description

37 hours per week

As part of a new Green Spaces and Sustainability Service, Bridgend County Borough Council is looking to recruit a new Green Spaces Service Manager. You will oversee and manage the strategic development and operational delivery of the Council’s Green Spaces Service, involving the ongoing development and sustainability of all the service area functions and its teams. The service area functions include Green Spaces operations, Urban and Rural Grass Cutting, Public Realm Improvement, Cemeteries and Burials and Asset Management and Development.

The service aims to provide a visible, responsive, and proactive service focused on improving the appearance and day-to-day condition of neighbourhoods, town centres, and community spaces across the county borough. You will lead a practical, highly visible “can-do” function, demonstrating the council’s commitment to maintaining, enhancing, and investing in its places.

If you feel you are the person for this role and meet the essential criteria of the job then we look forward to hearing from you.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post

Closing Date: 04 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 09 November 2026

Interview Date: 24 November 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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