Head of Service Street Scene & Leisure

Thurrock Council; South Ockendon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South Ockendon seeks a Head of Service for Street Scene & Leisure to manage waste collection and maintenance services. The role involves overseeing contracts, developing services, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, strategic planning, and expertise in waste management. This is a temporary contract of 6 months with potential for extension or permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic planning, budget management, and contract oversight experience.
• Expertise in waste management and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop waste collection and cleaning services.
• Procure and manage external contractors for waste management.
• Oversee the Household Waste and Recycling Centre operations.

Skills

Leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams

Strategic planning

Budget management

Contract oversight

Expertise in waste management

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Grounds maintenance

Job description

We are looking for a Head of Service Street Scene & Leisure. This role will be: RM203ED, Hybrid. The right candidate will:

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection Services and Clean & Green Services, including burials, street cleansing, arboriculture, parks and open spaces and general grounds maintenance, within budgets and ensuring that agreed standards of output are achieved and compliance with corporate priorities, legal requirements and commercial aspirations.
• Take responsibility for the procurement and management of external contractors related to all aspects of waste management and Clean & Green ensuring that the Council discharges its legal duties as a Waste Disposal Authority.
• Manage the Household Waste and Recycling Centre in line with Environmental Permitting Regulations and the site working plan, including the commercial income and re-use facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale services.
• Strong strategic planning, budget management, and contract oversight experience.
• Expertise in waste management, environmental legislation, and grounds maintenance.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

I am currently representing Thurrock Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.