Service Director of Environment
This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
We are looking for an energetic and resilient leader to become our next Service Director of Environment here at City of Doncaster. This role has the diverse remit of regulation and enforcement, highways and infrastructure, streetscene, waste and emergency planning. This is a high‑profile role and we are looking for somebody who can successfully collaborate with stakeholders and partners from a wide range of backgrounds, with a passion to drive change and to lead and motivate large teams with credibility and vigour.
Our vision is to be a clean and green borough with decent air quality and where outdoor space is nurtured. Our regulatory, highways, waste and streetscene agenda is an integral part of measuring our success here in Doncaster. That is where you come in!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic support and guidance for elected members and Council on matters that are key priorities for our residents and deliver services that account for the vast majority of customer contact with the Council.
- Jointly lead across the directorate and wider partnerships with pace and focus.
- Be outwardly focussed, skilled at building external relationships to place the needs of Doncaster at the forefront of regional thinking.
- Provide visible leadership to galvanise our teams and help define a truly collaborative team environment, whilst also robustly managing performance; in Doncaster we get things done and together we achieve more.
To be successful in this role you will be at ease operating at both strategic and operational level, displaying adaptive leadership, dynamism required to deliver public facing services, commercial acumen and diplomacy to lead strategically.
We expect you to motivate and support your teams to deliver customer‑focused solutions and be the best they can be, whilst delivering the best possible services for the residents of Doncaster.
Contact
Dan Swaine, Executive Director
Phone: 01302 862503
Email: Dan.swaine@doncaster.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities Statement
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Interviews will be offered to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and reasonable adjustments will be made as required.
Additional Information
Salary: £108,164 per annum
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Sector: Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team, Environmental Health
Job Role: Director
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
