Senior Green Spaces & Cemeteries Leader

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Green Spaces Service Manager for a Surrey-based Local Authority. The role leads strategic management of Green Spaces, Cemeteries and Countryside services on a contract basis, overseeing a diverse, public-facing portfolio and a dedicated team.

You will manage key contracts, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a £5 million capital programme in 2026/27, coordinating with partner organisations to deliver high-quality services for communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract and service management, ideally within a Local Authority.
• Strong experience of procurement, tendering and contract performance management.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering capital projects or programmes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with external partners and community groups.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Green Spaces contract, Cemeteries service and Countryside team.
• Providing strategic leadership across parks, recreation grounds, open spaces, commons, countryside, cemeteries, allotments and war memorials.
• Managing and developing a team, including setting objectives, monitoring performance and supporting professional development.
• Managing the tendering process, reviewing contract documentation and moderating tenders for contracted services.
• Monitoring contractor performance and developing strong partnership relationships to drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting the project management and delivery of new projects and facilities, including the Council's circa £5 million capital programme.
• Developing and managing budgets, ensuring value for money and effective financial control.
• Working closely with external partners including County Council, Police and environmental agencies to ensure green spaces remain safe and welcoming.
• Working with community groups and external organisations to develop cost-effective services and facilities.
• Preparing reports, programmes and budgets and representing the service at relevant Council meetings and committees.
• Supporting the management of unauthorised encampments and moorings on Council-owned land.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting a Green Spaces Service Manager for a Surrey-based Local Authority. The role leads strategic management of Green Spaces, Cemeteries and Countryside services on a contract basis, overseeing a diverse, public-facing portfolio and a dedicated team.

You will manage key contracts, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a £5 million capital programme in 2026/27, coordinating with partner organisations to deliver high-quality services for communities.