Parks & Greenspace Area Manager - Lead Safe Grounds

Environment Journal; Kirklees; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Retail discounts

Learning and development culture

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council seeks an Area Manager for Parks to oversee grounds maintenance services in the district. You will lead a team ensuring safe and high-quality green spaces are accessible to the community.

The role demands robust leadership and operational management skills, along with a passion for horticulture and green space management. Employee benefits include healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and discounts with retailers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable record of influencing and negotiation.
• Experience in operational management or similar field.
• Passion for green space management.

Responsibilities

• Manage grounds maintenance services across the Kirklees district.
• Ensure safe service delivery without risk to public.
• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative working methods.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Horticulture

Grounds Maintenance

Negotiation

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council seeks an Area Manager for Parks to oversee grounds maintenance services in the district. You will lead a team ensuring safe and high-quality green spaces are accessible to the community.

The role demands robust leadership and operational management skills, along with a passion for horticulture and green space management. Employee benefits include healthcare, a generous pension scheme, and discounts with retailers.