Operations Manager (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee grounds maintenance and street cleansing operations. The successful candidate will lead a team of around 70 staff, driving service improvements and enhancing the quality of life for residents. A strong leader with proven operational project experience is essential, along with the ability to forge partnerships with stakeholders. Attractive employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension scheme

Well-being support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-disciplined team in a Street Scene environment.
• Track record of delivering successful operational projects with tangible improvements.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds maintenance and street cleansing operations in Doncaster.
• Oversee scheduled maintenance of parks and green spaces.
• Identify solutions and commercial opportunities for service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Job description

City of Doncaster’s Street Scene service are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager, to manage and develop the grounds maintenance and street cleansing operations across the borough. This role provides a direct opportunity to make a difference to lives of the residents of Doncaster.

The role will have direct responsibility for a geographical area within Doncaster, but also work across the borough to help develop and move the service forward delivering excellent results for its customers. The role will oversee the management of around 70 staff and will be supported by a team of Street Scene supervisors.

The successful applicant will be a strong, enthusiastic, energetic leader and manager, with a passion to help improve Doncaster for all its residents. The successful candidate will oversee all scheduled grounds maintenance and environmental cleansing work which is carried out daily. This includes maintaining the Councils parks and green spaces, cleansing the city and town centres, and dealing with fly tipping.

The role will work with wider Street Scene management team to improve the whole service. This will involve identifying creative, realistic solutions to the challenges faced and seeking out commercial opportunities to help drive the service forward.

We are looking for a candidate with experience of leading, motivating and inspiring a multi-disciplined team preferably within a Street Scene environment. They will have a track record of delivering successful operational projects which provided tangible improvements and value for money. Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships and partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders is important.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities.

To apply, please note the following key dates:

• Shortlisting w/c 13th October
• Interviews w/c 20th October

For further details or an informal chat please contact: David Ridge, Head of Street Scene on 01302 734494 or Michaela Rowlands, Tel: [phone], email address: [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.