Head of Clean and Green

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council in Wolverhampton is seeking a dynamic Head of Clean & Green to lead the transformation and delivery of services that shape the environment of the city.

You will provide strategic leadership across Street Scene, Grounds Maintenance, Arboricultural Services, Pest Control and related areas, manage large multidisciplinary teams and significant budgets, and drive innovation and digital transformation to deliver modern, customer-focused services.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in environmental, regulatory, public realm or related services.
• Proven track record of delivering transformational change and service improvement.
• Experience managing complex budgets, contracts and resources.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance and enforcement.
• The ability to build productive relationships with elected members, residents, partners and contractors.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio: Street Scene, Grounds Maintenance, Arboricultural Services, Pest Control, Graffiti Services.
• Lead large multidisciplinary teams, drive performance and manage significant budgets and contracts.
• Champion innovation and digital transformation to deliver modern, responsive and customer-focused services.
• Collaborate with elected members, communities, partners and stakeholders to promote civic pride and sustainability.
• Guide the organisation in shaping the future direction of environmental and public realm services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Innovation & digital transformation

Environmental sustainability

Job description

Work Style - Flexible

Shape the future of Wolverhampton's environment.

City of Wolverhampton Council,

Head of Clean & Green

Salary - £76,003 - £80,627

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work Style - Flexible

Shape the future of Wolverhampton's environment.

Wolverhampton is a city with ambition. As we continue to deliver our Future Council vision, we are looking for an inspiring and innovative leader to become our new Head of Clean and Green Services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the transformation and delivery of services that have a direct impact on the daily lives of our residents.

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Environment and Regulation, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of services, including:

• Street Scene Services
• Grounds Maintenance
• Arboricultural Services
• Pest Control
• Graffiti Services

You will lead large multidisciplinary teams, drive performance, oversee significant budgets and contracts, and champion innovation and digital transformation to deliver modern, responsive and customer-focused services.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with elected members, communities, partners and stakeholders to promote civic pride, environmental stewardship and sustainable place‑making across the city.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader with:

• Significant leadership experience in environmental, regulatory, public realm or related services.
• A strong track record of delivering transformational change and service improvement.
• Experience managing complex budgets, contracts and resources.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance and enforcement.
• The ability to build productive relationships with elected members, residents, partners and contractors.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability and delivering outstanding public services.
• You will be politically aware, commercially minded and confident operating in a high‑profile environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

What We Offer

• Drive innovation and digital transformation across a major service area.
• Work within a supportive senior leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
• Shape the future direction of environmental and public realm services.
• Join us and play a leading role in creating a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Wolverhampton for current and future generations.
• Lead services that make a visible difference to the city and its residents.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in‑person interview on either 2 or 4 November 2026. As part of the assessment process, candidates will be required to deliver a presentation. Full details of the presentation topic and requirements will be provided to shortlisted candidates in advance of the interview.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Claire Walters at [e-mail]

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure

Employment Information & Support

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Attached documents

Head of Clean and Green JDPS.pdf