Broxtowe Borough Council

Fantastic opportunity to join Broxtowe Borough Council in a leadership role for Parks and Green spaces with excellent benefits About Our Client Broxtowe Borough Council serves Beeston Stapleford, Kimberley and Eastwood and surrounding areas. This role is based primarily at the Kimberley Depot where the Environment team is based. This role will have responsibility for maintenance of around 60 parks and open spaces, 15 nature reserves and cemetery and housing grounds maintenance as well, with a team of around 30 staff. Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join our Environment Team and lead on the management of the Councils Parks and Green Spaces, Tree Management and Neighbourhood Warden section. The section includes the frontline Grounds Maintenance service as well as the strategic and policy aspect to green and blue infrastructure so providing a holistic approach to governance of the Councils Parks and Green Spaces. This role is based in the Environment Department, a team that sits very much at the heart of the Council, delivering vital front-line services in a thriving and supportive workplace.This role will require you to lead on key issues, formulating policy and strategy for Green and Blue Infrastructure, plan, deliver and monitor Business Plans for the Parks. You will be responsible for managing the staff, a team of 30 with team leaders and ensure all due diligence, health and safety and procedures are followed. There will be budgetary responsibility and ensuring a cost effective, efficient and safe service across all areas. The Successful Applicant We're looking for an individual who has experience in: Developing and managing Parks and Green Spaces Working in an environmental discipline Managing and leading a team Managing and analysing performance Budget management Developing and delivering business plans to budget The ideal candidate would: Be passionate about the environment Have the creativity, drive and passion to meet the challenges of the role Be highly organised and able to work under pressure Be able to motivate others Be forward thinking, flexible and innovative What's on Offer The Parks and Green Spaces Manager position is paid at a Grade is ,449 - 49,895 A significant benefits package is available, including but not limited to: 31 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after 5 years local government continuous service and 36 days after 10 years Broxtowe Borough Council continuous service Nottinghamshire Pension Fund - employees are able to join the Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, a secure pension scheme with plenty of options to suit you. Employee Awards - we run an annual employee awards scheme to recognise the contributions and hard work of Council Officers. Long Service Awards - we recognise loyalty, dedication and hard work and regularly celebrate the contribution made by those who have completed 25 years of service. Training and Development - we invest in our employees to help them develop and progress with a range of corporate and job specific training available. Professional fees - Compensation of a professional membership annually that is expressed as a requirement for the role. Family friendly policies - we have a wide range of family friendly policies to help employees balance their working lives with family responsibilities. Wellbeing support - the Council offers a 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu vaccination programme and Eye Care Vouchers Employee parking Next Steps Please send your CV over now, applications will be considered upon receipt. Interviews will teak place week commencing 10th March. Please call Steph McKay or Joe Glendon who are exclusively managing this vacancy for more information on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) Contact Steph Mckay Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z

An excellent strategic waste and recycling manager position with Broxtowe Borough Council, with excellent benefits About Our Client Broxtowe Borough Council serves Beeston Stapleford, Kimberley and Eastwood and surrounding areas. The Environment Department is based at the Kimberley Depot where a large and complex waste services and recycling operation is delivered, covering both residential and trade waste collections across the Borough. Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate person to become our Waste and Recycling Manager. This role is based in the Environment Department, a team that sits very much at the heart of the Council, delivering vital front-line services in a thriving and supportive workplace. As the Waste and Recycling Manager you will lead on the strategic and operational functions of the Waste and Recycling strand of the Environment Division in support of the Councils corporate objectives and provide and manage a range of efficient and effective front line services delivering the Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing Services. You will line manage 4 direct reports with a team of circa 60 operatives reporting into those lines. Your role will involve meeting operational targets and objectives to ensure that an efficient waste management service is being delivered across the Borough. You will also lead on strategic work including the roll out of new initiatives and programmes. The Successful Applicant The ideal Waste & Recycling Manager will meet the below criteria: Excellent report writing and presentation skills Demonstrable experience in waste and recycling management. Experience of leading and managing a team In-depth knowledge of waste and recycling legislation, policies and programmes Ability to analyse and interpret large amounts of data. Ability to work autonomously with confidence and be-able to work well as part of a team Experience in project management Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office Hold a full driving licence and able to use your own vehicle What's on Offer The Waste & Recycling Manager position is paid at a Grade 13 between 45,949 and 47,759. A significant benefits package is available, including but not limited to: 31 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after 5 years local government continuous service and 36 days after 10 years Broxtowe Borough Council continuous service Nottinghamshire Pension Fund - employees are able to join the Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, a secure pension scheme with plenty of options to suit you. Employee Awards - we run an annual employee awards scheme to recognise the contributions and hard work of Council Officers. Long Service Awards - we recognise loyalty, dedication and hard work and regularly celebrate the contribution made by those who have completed 25 years of service. Training and Development - we invest in our employees to help them develop and progress with a range of corporate and job specific training available. Professional fees - Compensation of a professional membership annually that is expressed as a requirement for the role. Family friendly policies - we have a wide range of family friendly policies to help employees balance their working lives with family responsibilities. Wellbeing support - the Council offers a 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu vaccination programme and Eye Care Vouchers Employee parking Next Steps Please send your CV over now, applications will be considered upon receipt. Interviews will teak place week commencing 10th March. Please call Steph McKay or Joe Glendon who are exclusively managing this vacancy for more information on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) Contact Steph Mckay Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z ecific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.