Public Realm Supervisor
Grade: GLPC – F
Location: Nottingham City
Salary: Starting salary of £32,597 (Level one) rising to £35,412 (Level four) per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
Are you ready to lead frontline teams in shaping Nottingham's green spaces? We're looking for a proactive and motivated Public Realm Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations and performance across Grounds Maintenance sites—including HRA estates, public highways, and Parks.
This role is vital to maintaining high standards of service delivery, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for supervising up to 20 frontline operatives and coordinating with subcontractors and partners to ensure the city's public realm is safe, attractive, and well-managed.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise operational teams to deliver high-quality greenspace maintenance.
* Oversee daily performance, productivity, and quality assurance.
* Allocate labour, plant, and materials effectively to meet service standards.
* Support induction, training, and probation monitoring for new staff.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Council policies.
* Conduct ward walks, estate inspections, and develop work plans based on findings.
* Maintain accurate records including timesheets, RTWs, and absence logs.
* Participate in standby rota for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
What We're Looking For
* Demonstrable experience supervising frontline Grounds Maintenance operations.
* Strong leadership and motivational skills.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and safe working practices.
* Ability to plan and deploy resources effectively.
* Experience using technology in field-based environments.
* Understanding of fleet and vehicle maintenance procedures.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Qualifications
* Grounds/horticulture qualifications (e.g. NVQ, apprenticeship).
* Minimum 2 years' experience as a Skilled Operative.
* NRSWA Streetworks Certificate.
* City & Guilds PA1/PA6 herbicide handling.
* IOSH Certificate.
* Full UK driving licence (Category B).
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact in Nottingham's communities, working with dedicated teams to deliver excellent public services and enhance the city's green infrastructure.
When your CV is received we will send you the link to our application form.
For informal enquiries please contact Bushra Hussain, Senior Operations Manager, by email at
Closing Date: 8th October 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: 15th October 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,597.00-£35,412.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person