Head Of Environmental Services

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Slough - UK

Daily Salary: £ 550 - 550

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and operational delivery of a broad portfolio of environmental frontline services.

The postholder will lead service areas including waste management street cleansing parks and open spaces recycling fleet management and sustainability.

Reporting to the Director of Environment & Highways the role requires strong commercial acumen stakeholder engagement and a commitment to driving high-quality customer-focused and sustainable services.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead and manage a large multi-disciplinary environmental services team (171 staff) with 4 direct reports.

Oversee services including waste collection street cleansing parks and open spaces allotments cemeteries and crematoria minor highway repairs and fleet management.

Manage revenue and capital budgets totalling over 20 million.

Develop and implement environmental and sustainability strategies aligned with wider council priorities.

Ensure services meet high operational standards while maximising efficiency and value for money.

Drive initiatives to improve recycling rates reduce emissions and support net-zero targets.

Lead statutory and regulatory compliance across all environmental service areas.

Collaborate with neighbouring authorities and other partners to improve services and share best practice.

Represent the organisation in community events and promote environmental awareness campaigns.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the service.

Support corporate change initiatives and contribute to cross-organisational strategic goals.

Skills/Experience:

Proven senior leadership experience in environmental services or similar technical service environments.

Strong background in waste management recycling street cleansing grounds maintenance or parks and open spaces.

Experience managing large teams and multi-million-pound budgets.

Demonstrated ability to deliver service transformation operational efficiency and improved outcomes.

Strong working knowledge of local authority operations and environmental compliance.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills including political awareness.

Evidence of driving sustainability strategies and contributing to climate action targets (e.g. net zero).

Ability to interpret and apply legislation risk management frameworks and health & safety regulations.

Financial acumen with experience in budget setting procurement and contract management.

Relevant degree or significant senior experience; professional environmental or H&S qualifications desirable.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 10/10/2025 @12:00.

Working Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week (MondayFriday).

Location: Primarily office-based minimum 4 days per week on site.

Required Skills:

Proven senior leadership experience in environmental services or similar technical service environments. Strong background in waste management recycling street cleansing grounds maintenance or parks and open spaces. Experience managing large teams and multi-million-pound budgets. Demonstrated ability to deliver service transformation operational efficiency and improved outcomes. Strong working knowledge of local authority operations and environmental compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills including political awareness. Evidence of driving sustainability strategies and contributing to climate action targets (e.g. net zero). Ability to interpret and apply legislation risk management frameworks and health & safety regulations. Financial acumen with experience in budget setting procurement and contract management. Relevant degree or significant senior experience; professional environmental or H&S qualifications desirable.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and operational delivery of a broad portfolio of environmental frontline services. The postholder will lead service areas including waste management street cleansing...