Head of Waste Green Spaces
Head of Waste Green Spaces
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21-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Head of Waste & Green Spaces to lead manage and innovate within a complex and dynamic environmental services portfolio.
This high-profile leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional front-line services across waste management street cleansing and green spaces driving environmental improvement and community wellbeing.
The successful candidate will oversee a large workforce manage significant budgets and influence both strategic planning and operational execution.
The post holder will play a key role in advancing sustainability increasing biodiversity and reducing the organisation s carbon footprint whilst ensuring services remain customer-focused efficient and compliant with legislative requirements.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead and manage all aspects of waste collection street cleansing and green spaces including parks cemeteries playgrounds golf courses and countryside services.
Develop and deliver long-term strategies aligned with environmental targets and national policy including climate action biodiversity and waste minimisation.
Oversee performance management budget responsibility (c. 29m) health & safety compliance and service delivery to ensure operational excellence and efficiency.
Act as strategic lead for environmental services influencing corporate objectives and contributing to wider partnership initiatives with external agencies and professional bodies.
Promote continuous improvement and innovation embedding a culture of excellence and accountability throughout the team.
Represent the council at public forums national conferences and senior meetings communicating the organisation s environmental leadership and best practices.
Manage the Harlington Road Depot including its cross-service users and operational compliance.
Support education enforcement and community engagement campaigns to improve environmental outcomes and promote civic pride.
Work collaboratively with internal teams (Housing Highways Planning etc.) to support joint projects and ensure integrated service provision.
Ensure legal and statutory compliance across all operational areas including operator licensing environmental health and safety regulations.
Skills/Experience:
Proven senior leadership experience in waste management environmental services or a related field with a track record of driving performance and change.
Strong financial acumen with extensive experience in managing large operational budgets and delivering cost efficiencies.
In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation waste policy biodiversity and sustainable service delivery.
Ability to lead inspire and develop large multidisciplinary teams both directly and indirectly including agency staff.
Experience of influencing policy and strategy across organisational boundaries including work with elected members and stakeholders.
Skilled in contract management procurement and service commissioning with a focus on value for money and compliance.
Confident communicator and public speaker capable of representing the organisation at regional and national levels.
Familiarity with digital innovation in service delivery and performance monitoring including data use and customer interfaces.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance operational requirements and political sensitivities.
Passion for the environment community wellbeing and delivering public services that make a tangible difference.
Additional Information:
Interim post classified as Tier 3 (Service Manager level) with line management responsibility for 15 direct reports and up to 500 staff in total.
The role requires flexible working arrangements including occasional evenings and weekends.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the operational nature of the role and borough-wide responsibilities.
Proven senior leadership experience in waste management, environmental services, or a related field, with a track record of driving performance and change. Strong financial acumen with extensive experience in managing large operational budgets and delivering cost efficiencies. In-depth knowledge of environmental legislation, waste policy, biodiversity, and sustainable service delivery. Ability to lead, inspire and develop large, multidisciplinary teams, both directly and indirectly, including agency staff. Experience of influencing policy and strategy across organisational boundaries, including work with elected members and stakeholders. Skilled in contract management, procurement, and service commissioning, with a focus on value for money and compliance. Confident communicator and public speaker, capable of representing the organisation at regional and national levels. Familiarity with digital innovation in service delivery and performance monitoring, including data use and customer interfaces. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance operational requirements and political sensitivities. Passion for the environment, community wellbeing, and delivering public services that make a tangible difference.
Education
Interim post classified as Tier 3 (Service Manager level) with line management responsibility for 15 direct reports and up to 500 staff in total.
Employment Type
Full Time
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