Street Services Manager

at  Eastleigh Borough Council

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Street Services Manager
Band 10 - £47,917
Permanent
Do you want to make a difference?
Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promises to create sustainable, healthy communities and increase employment and housing opportunities for all. Eastleigh Borough Council are actively seeking to recruit a permanent Public Open Spaces Manager as part of our Green Spaces team.
We were APSE’s Council of the Year 2022 with a clearly defined Corporate Plan and two-year budget, with big ambitions for the future, all supported by longstanding stability and a vibrant organisational culture, Eastleigh could be where you take your career to the next level.
Our achievements include one of the highest recycling rates in the south, delivery of major capital projects, from elite sports venues to major mixed tenure housing developments, reducing Council Tax in real terms for 20 years running and tackling the housing crisis as the Borough’s leading housing developer. And there’s more to come.
About The Role
This role requires an experienced waste management professional to help shape the future delivery of the Council’s Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing services. Reporting to the Head of Street Services, you will manage and develop the Council’s in-house waste, recycling and street cleansing services, providing supportive leadership to a team of around 100 employees.
You will work with the Head of Service to drive service review and development, service commercialisation and income opportunities, with the initial focus on implementing Simpler Recycling.
You’ll make a lasting contribution to the design and delivery of future waste management services benefiting every household in the Borough.
You will support the Head of Street Services to safeguard the Council’s Operator Licence by ensuring that systems, procedures and monitoring arrangements are in place and maintained effectively to ensure legal compliance.
About You
We’re looking for a highly resilient waste professional, experienced in leading people across high profile frontline services. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering continuous improvement and ideally hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience alongside membership of a waste-related professional body.
You’ll bring experience in motivating and engaging with a diverse workforce, building and maintaining effective operational teams with a clear goal of delivering the best services possible for our residents within constrained resources.
You’ll hold a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or be willing to undertake the training to support the Head of Street Services when required.
You’ll have an honest and straightforward style, excellent communication and negotiation abilities and share the value that customers are at the heart of everything we do.
If you believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you!
About Us
The Council has consistently been the highest recycling authority in Hampshire and delivers excellent services to our residents and businesses. Our Street Services team understand what great service is, and strive daily to remain focused on doing the right thing for our customers.
At Eastleigh, we are committed to supporting and developing all our staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. We offer excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support our staff in maintaining a good work life balance through our innovative flexi time system. We are an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation, supporting our staff with a salary based on the cost of living. We also have excellent package of benefits including:
28-31 days annual leave dependant on service
Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per
month (subject to operational requirements)
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
Car and Season Ticket loans
Excellent working environment
Support for continuous professional development
Good work life balance
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Toni Johnson, Head of Street Services at toni.johnson@eastleigh.gov.uk.
Closing date: 25 September 2024

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