Public Realm Supervisor

Newham; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Newham seeks a Public Realm Supervisor for its Street Scene team. The role involves managing resources and a multi-skilled workforce to ensure effective street and estate cleansing services. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and the ability to handle operational challenges efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing a multi-skilled workforce is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective deployment of resources for street cleansing.
• Line manage a large team of frontline staff.
• Address day-to-day operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Resource Management

Team Management

Problem Solving

Job description

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£39,855 - £42,324 per annum plus contractual overtime

We are looking for a Supervisor to join our Street Scene team, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of resources while addressing day-to-day issues related to staff, vehicles, and all aspects of street and estate cleansing services. You will be responsible for line managing a large team of frontline staff, ensuring adherence to the council’s disciplinary, capability, and sickness management procedures. Proven experience in leading and managing a large, multi-skilled workforce is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in your application."

Job Description

Public Realm Supervisor - Street Scene

£39,855 - £42,324 per annum plus contractual overtime

We are looking for a Supervisor to join our Street Scene team, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of resources while addressing day-to-day issues related to staff, vehicles, and all aspects of street and estate cleansing services. You will be responsible for line managing a large team of frontline staff, ensuring adherence to the council’s disciplinary, capability, and sickness management procedures. Proven experience in leading and managing a large, multi-skilled workforce is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in your application."

As part of this role, you will be expected to work 13 weeknd's on a rota basis and will be paid contractual overtime pay.

Additionally, you will participate in the bank holiday working rota.

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closing date: 8th June 2025

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

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The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Other

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