Strategic Green Spaces & Cemeteries Service Lead

Carrington West; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Green Spaces Service Manager for a Surrey-based Local Authority on a contract basis. You will lead the strategic management of Green Spaces, Cemeteries and Countryside services, oversee a diverse public-facing portfolio and a dedicated team.

You will drive service improvement, manage contracts and budgets, and contribute to the Council's capital programme, including circa £5 million in 2026/27, working with partners and community groups to maintain spaces that are

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract and service management.
• Strong procurement, tendering and contract performance management.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management with external partners.

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

Tendering

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Public-sector service delivery

Communication

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Green Spaces Service Manager for a Surrey-based Local Authority on a contract basis. You will lead the strategic management of Green Spaces, Cemeteries and Countryside services, oversee a diverse public-facing portfolio and a dedicated team.

You will drive service improvement, manage contracts and budgets, and contribute to the Council's capital programme, including circa £5 million in 2026/27, working with partners and community groups to maintain spaces that are