3 months contract with a local authority
Summary
- To lead and manage the delivery of parks and green space services, ensuring all public open spaces are safe, clean, and well-maintained. The role is responsible for coordinating operational teams, managing resources and budgets, and driving service improvements, commercial opportunities, and high-quality customer outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage parks and green spaces operations to ensure high standards of service delivery.
- Coordinate and oversee operational teams to ensure efficient and effective service performance.
- Manage service budgets, including income and expenditure, in line with financial regulations.
- Develop and implement service plans, strategies, and improvement initiatives.
- Deliver and support projects to enhance service delivery and maximize efficiency.
- Identify and develop commercial opportunities to increase income and improve services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and external organizations.
- Monitor and analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Essential Experience Required
- Experience working in a similar operational role within parks, green spaces, environmental services, or a related field.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering services at scale.
- Experience managing large budgets and delivering financial targets.
- Experience leading service improvements, change programs, or transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with stakeholders including local authorities, contractors, and community groups.
- Experience in project management and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in a similar operational role within parks, green spaces, environmental services, or a related field.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Strong financial and budget management experience.
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
