Parks & Greenspace Area Manager: Lead Safe, Vibrant Grounds

Highways Magazine; Kirklees; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Discounts with retailers

Learning and development culture

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking an Area Manager to support the Ground Maintenance team across the Kirklees district, delivering safe, high-quality parks and green spaces. The role involves leadership, change management and working in a politically sensitive environment.

You will coordinate works across parks, pitches, cemeteries and open spaces, ensuring professional delivery and staff development. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Operational management experience in grounds maintenance or horticulture.
• Ability to lead teams and manage change in a politically sensitive environment.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality parks and green spaces delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grounds maintenance across the Kirklees district, including parks, recreation grounds, sports pitches, schools and open spaces.
• Lead staff to ensure safe, professional, high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate to develop innovative, efficient working practices and change management.

Job description

Kirklees Council is seeking an Area Manager to support the Ground Maintenance team across the Kirklees district, delivering safe, high-quality parks and green spaces. The role involves leadership, change management and working in a politically sensitive environment.

You will coordinate works across parks, pitches, cemeteries and open spaces, ensuring professional delivery and staff development. Evening/weekend work may be required.