Head of Neighbourhoods

Bassetlaw District Council; Carlton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassetlaw District Council in England seeks a strategic Head of Neighbourhoods to shape frontline services across waste, parks, cemeteries, leisure and environmental health.

You will lead a diverse workforce, drive continuous improvement, and work with elected Members to deliver Vision 2040 priorities while guiding the organisation through restructuring and change.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership and management experience within a multifunctional public sector organisation.
• Proven track record turning strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes and sustained service improvement.
• Ability to lead through significant organisational change in a political environment, with strong financial management and governance.
• Able to build confidence with elected Members, colleagues and partners and lead a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across a broad portfolio of neighbourhood and frontline services (e.g., waste, parks, cemeteries, leisure, environmental health).
• Shape responsive, efficient and customer-focused services.
• Lead continuous improvement, transformation and change; ensure residents and customers remain at the centre of service design and delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership across health, safety, risk and regulatory compliance to ensure frontline operations meet statutory responsibilities.

Job description

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Bassetlaw District Council | Regeneration and Neighbourhoods

Lead the services people see, use and rely on every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership role at the heart of Bassetlaw District Council, shaping services that make a real and visible difference to our residents and communities.

As our Head of Neighbourhoods, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of essential frontline services, including waste and recycling, fleet and transport, parks and open spaces, cemeteries, leisure services and environmental health.

It is a broad and influential role for an experienced leader who can think strategically, lead people confidently and turn ambition into excellent services.

The opportunity

As a member of our Corporate Management Team, you will play a wider role in the strategic leadership of the Council, helping to deliver our corporate priorities and Vision 2040 ambitions. You will also provide leadership through the transition associated with local government reorganisation, maintaining resilient services while managing the challenges and opportunities that organisational change brings.

You will have the opportunity to:

• provide strategic direction across a significant portfolio of neighbourhood and frontline services;
• shape responsive, efficient and customer-focused services;
• lead and empower a diverse workforce, creating a positive culture where people can perform, develop and succeed;
• oversee significant financial, staffing and operational resources with strong financial and contractual governance;
• build productive relationships with elected Members, partners and organisations across Bassetlaw;
• lead continuous improvement, transformation and change; and
• ensure residents and customers remain at the centre of how services are designed and delivered.
• You'll also provide strategic leadership across health, safety, risk and regulatory compliance, ensuring the Council's frontline operations continue to meet their statutory responsibilities.

The person we're looking for

We are looking for an accomplished and inspirational senior leader who can combine strategic thinking with the practical leadership needed to run complex, high-profile services.

You will bring significant senior leadership and management experience within a relevant professional area in a multifunctional public sector organisation, together with a successful track record of turning strategic priorities into clear plans, measurable outcomes and sustained service improvement.

You’ll understand what it takes to lead successfully within a political environment, building the confidence of elected Members, colleagues and partners while offering clear and professional advice. Strong financial management, sound judgement and the resilience to lead through significant organisational change will be equally important.

Above all, we are looking for someone who can bring people with them.

You’ll be visible, approachable and empowering. You’ll create clarity when things are complex, build strong relationships across organisational boundaries and give colleagues the confidence and support they need to deliver excellent services for our communities.

Leadership with purpose

Our values aren't simply words on a page. They set the expectation for how we work and how we lead:

Open and Honest | Everyone Counts | Service Excellence | Aspirational | Together we can do more

The successful candidate will champion these values through their leadership, decision‑making and approach to service delivery, creating an inclusive culture with residents and customers at its heart.

Ready to make your mark?

This is an opportunity to lead services with a direct impact on people's everyday lives while helping shape the wider future of the Council.

If you're a strategic leader who can inspire people, navigate complexity, drive improvement and turn ambition into delivery, we'd like to hear from you.

Join Bassetlaw District Council and help us deliver excellent neighbourhood services today while shaping what comes next.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact [e-mail] at or [phone].

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.