Parks & Greenspace Area Manager - Lead & Innovate

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Discounts with local and national 3rd

Learning and development culture

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking an Area Manager to oversee grounds maintenance services across the Kirklees district. This role requires strong leadership and management skills, ensuring a safe and professional service.

You will collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to service delivery, contributing to the quality of parks and green spaces. Benefits include employee healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and discounts with retailers.

Qualifications

• Robust leadership and management skills are essential.
• Experience in operational management or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work in a politically sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds maintenance services across Kirklees district.
• Ensure safety and professionalism in all work.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Change Management

Horticulture

Grounds Maintenance

Negotiation

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking an Area Manager to oversee grounds maintenance services across the Kirklees district. This role requires strong leadership and management skills, ensuring a safe and professional service.

You will collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to service delivery, contributing to the quality of parks and green spaces. Benefits include employee healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and discounts with retailers.