Team Leader - Green Space and Street Scene

Erewash Borough Council; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ilkeston is seeking a Team Leader for Green Space and Street Scene. You will lead maintenance teams to ensure vibrant public spaces across the borough. The ideal candidate should possess operational maintenance experience and an NVQ2 in Horticulture or Waste Management. This role offers a salary of £26,824 to £29,540 per year and generous benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Free workplace car parking

Opportunities for training and development

Family-friendly flexible working policies

Local Government Pension Scheme option

Discounted leisure membership

Employee benefits discount access

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with experience in operational maintenance.
• Ability to engage with residents and community partners.
• Experience in managing green spaces and street cleansing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee green-space maintenance and street cleansing across the borough.
• Manage teams to keep public spaces in excellent condition.
• Adapt to seasonal pressures and lead during emergencies.

Skills

Operational maintenance experience

Horticulture knowledge

Waste Management knowledge

Team leadership

Community engagement

Education

NVQ2 in Horticulture or Waste Management or equivalent

Job description

Team Leader – Green Space and Street Scene

Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Operational Services
Salary: Grade D – £26,824 to £29,540 per year, £13.90 to £15.31 per hour
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HU

Lead the Way in Greening Erewash!
If you take pride in your community and thrive on inspiring others, bring your operational maintenance experience and an NVQ2 in Horticulture or Waste Management, or equivalent, to the role of Green Space and Street Scene Team Leader. You will drive Erewash’s clean, safe, and vibrant public spaces from West Park in Long Eaton to Victoria Park in Ilkeston, Pioneer Meadows, and Straw’s Bridge.

Your Leadership, Our Landscape: As a hands‑on leader you will energise and empower a team, fostering high morale and championing best practice. You will engage residents, contractors and community partners, setting the tone for excellence and accountability.

Plan, Coordinate, Inspire: You will oversee green‑space maintenance and street cleansing across the borough, managing teams that keep sports pitches, ornamental areas, trees, open spaces and public walkways in excellent condition. You will ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently and resources are well allocated.

Championing “Wild About Erewash”: Lead the balance between formal landscaping in Green Flag parks and naturalistic planting, rewilding areas, native species and habitat restoration. Bring biodiversity to life and strive to keep green spaces both beautiful and ecologically healthy.

Community‑Focused, People‑Powered: Engage residents, volunteers and community groups, building relationships and ensuring spaces serve everyone. Your team will be motivated, well‑supported and proud to deliver a service that truly matters.

Weather‑Proof & Ready to Respond: Work outdoors in all weather, dealing with seasonal pressures. Adapt and lead during leaf fall, snow, storm damage or post‑event clean‑ups—including weekends and bank holidays.

Why It Matters: Shape the future of Erewash’s environment and advance the Council’s vision of vibrant, sustainable communities where everyone enjoys clean, safe, green spaces throughout the borough.

Benefits of Working for Us

• Generous annual leave – 29 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family‑friendly flexible working policies
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a salary sacrifice scheme for voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme

The closing date for applications is Friday, 28th November 2025 at midnight.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. You will be requested to provide basic information before uploading your CV.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: [phone] (24 hr. voicemail) or e‑mail: [e-mail].

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account or complete a paper or Word version of the job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please ensure you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.