Grounds Maintenance and Streetscene Manager

Panoramic Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and Streetscene Manager to lead a dedicated team in enhancing public realm facilities. In this pivotal role, you will oversee operations related to parks, street cleansing, and cemeteries while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Collaborating with contractors and providing expert advice to local authorities, you will drive projects aligned with the Climate Emergency Action Plan. This full-time position offers a blend of on-site and remote work, perfect for a proactive leader committed to service improvements and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and ensuring Health and Safety standards.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate key information effectively.
• Ability to interpret, extract, and evaluate key information effectively.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy.
• A customer-focused approach, continuously striving for service improvements.
• Capable of working independently, taking initiative, and also collaborating effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six staff members to ensure service delivery.
• Provide guidance to Councillors and senior managers on public realm services.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to Councillors, senior managers, and residents.
• Oversee and drive forward existing projects aligned with our Climate Emergency Action Plan.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and government updates.
• Support the training and development of team members, including onboarding new colleagues, cross-training, and attending key meetings.

Skills

Team Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Customer Service

Change Management

Data Interpretation

Education

Experience in Office Environment

Job description

Grounds Maintenance and Streetscene Manager

Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager
South East
12 Month Contract
Inside IR35
2 days per week on site/ remainder from home

Panoramic Associates are supporting a Local Authority in the South East in their search for a full-time Team Manager to oversee the operational management of various public realm facilities and contracts within the Council, including Parks and Open Spaces, Street Cleansing, and Cemeteries.

In this position, you will lead an established, skilled team of officers and collaborate with contractors to ensure the delivery of Cleaner and Greener Services throughout the Borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of six experienced staff members.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld across parks and open spaces, working closely with contractors.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to Councillors, senior managers, and residents.
• Oversee and drive forward existing projects aligned with our Climate Emergency Action Plan.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and government updates.
• Support the training and development of team members, including onboarding new colleagues, cross-training, and attending key meetings.

Requirements:

• Experience in an office environment.
• A strong commitment to embracing change.
• Ability to interpret, extract, and evaluate key information effectively.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of work with accuracy.
• A customer-focused approach, continuously striving for service improvements.
• Capable of working independently, taking initiative, and also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Experience in working with colleagues to achieve service performance targets.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other