SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

DBS will be required

JOB REFERENCE

15773
Job Description and Person Specification
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Clean & Green to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Clean & Green Department.

ABOUT YOU:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable public services and a strong commercial mindset.

You will need:

• A degree in commercial services, public administration, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Significant experience in a senior commercial or operational leadership role within environmental or local authority services.
• A proven business development, contract management, and commercial innovation track record.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire, develop, and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in both public and private sectors.

Join us and take the lead in shaping a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant Southampton.
What we can offer you:

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

This is a pivotal time of transformation at Southampton City Council, with an ambitious programme underway in our newly formed Resident Services Directorate.
As Head of Clean and Green Services, you will drive the operational delivery, commercial growth, and strategic development of the Council’s Clean and Green services. The role will focus on maximising revenue opportunities, forging strong partnerships, and ensuring the efficient and sustainable delivery of high-quality services across various operations, including street cleansing, grounds maintenance, pest control, arboriculture, golf cluster management, and play and landscape development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of a commercial strategy to grow income, reduce costs, and drive innovation.
• Manage operational performance across Clean and Green services, ensuring legal compliance and service excellence.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement in areas such as sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as the Council’s Transport Manager, ensuring full compliance with all vehicle use and transport legislation.
• Build long-term partnerships with public and private sector organisations, and oversee robust contract and stakeholder management.

For further information about this role, please view the job description.