This is a director post at Reading Borough Council, leading environmental and commercial services and sitting on the senior leadership group. The work centres on frontline services largely delivered in-house, including fleet replacement decisions, the future of waste services and modernising highways operations. The budget is over £30 million, and the role carries a share of corporate direction alongside colleagues on cross-departmental challenges. Candidates need a record of improving operational services and the judgement to lead through change.
What the job involves
- Lead the environmental and commercial services directorate
- Oversee a budget exceeding £30 million
- Make decisions on fleet replacement
- Shape the future of waste services
- Modernise highways operations
- Shape a portfolio of key services delivered in-house
- Help set the council's direction as part of the senior leadership group
- Work with colleagues on challenges that cross departmental boundaries
- Listen to the workforce and support managers
- Ensure public resources are used effectively and deliver value for residents
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of improving operational services
Skills & knowledge
- Judgement to lead through change
What’s offered
- Support for professional development
- Recognition of the importance of life outside work
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
