At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in Recycling and Neighbourhood Services for a cleaner, greener city.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful leadership role, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Permanent position with opportunities for travel and collaboration across various locations.
- Why this job: Shape the future of environmental services and improve lives in your community.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in managing complex services and driving transformation.
The predicted salary is between 51000 - 60000 £ per year.
Street Scene Services plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. This is a key leadership opportunity to take strategic responsibility for Recycling and Neighbourhood Services, delivering high-quality, sustainable, and customer-focused services that contribute to the liveability and attractiveness of the city.
As Head of Street Scene, you will lead the effective and efficient delivery of Recycling and Area-Based Neighbourhood Services, ensuring services are modern, innovative, and aligned with best practice. The role encompasses oversight of:
- Waste and recycling infrastructure, including household waste recycling centres and disposal;
- Street cleansing and environmental enforcement.
You will play a key role in shaping the long-term future of services by driving innovation, leading transformation, and embedding sustainable solutions that improve environmental outcomes and community wellbeing. Working as part of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to corporate priorities and lead major service improvements across the Directorate.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader with excellent strategic leadership and management capability, and a proven ability to deliver large, complex operational services. You will have a strong track record of leading transformation and managing change within financially challenging environments, alongside experience of policy development, service planning, and performance improvement.
You will bring excellent communication, influencing, and partnership-working skills, with the credibility to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of managing significant budgets and resources is essential, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and provide value for money.
Above all, you will be passionate about improving environmental outcomes and delivering high-quality services for communities, with the ability to lead high-performing teams and drive meaningful, lasting change. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-profile service that directly impacts residents’ daily lives, driving innovation and sustainability across environmental services while influencing strategic direction at a senior level, all as part of an ambitious and forward-thinking leadership team.
Additional information
The role may require travel across various locations. A full, valid driving licence is desirable. This post is permanent and suitable for post share.
HEAD OF RECYCLING & NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES in Cardiff employer: Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council
Cardiff Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets community impact. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to lead significant projects that enhance local infrastructure while enjoying a supportive culture that values your contributions. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, employees benefit from a rich cultural scene and a commitment to work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council Recruitment Team
