Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport
Our client, the London Borough of Newham, is seeking a Director of Environment and Sustainable Transport to join their team.
Must have local authority experience.
The role involves leading and managing a portfolio of services including:
1. Street cleansing, recycling, and waste management
2. Highways, traffic management, parking services, and sustainable transport
3. Parks and open spaces, grounds maintenance
4. Licensing and regulatory services (trading standards, licensing, health and safety, food safety, registrars, cemeteries, animal welfare)
5. Community safety (emergency and business continuity planning, CCTV control room, police contract, neighbourhood operations, anti-social behaviour enforcement)
6. Climate Action and Sustainability
As a member of the Corporate Leadership Board (CLB), the post holder will collaborate with other directors and external stakeholders to achieve the Council's priorities.
Role context:
1. The post reports to the Chief Executive.
2. The post holder manages up to 5 direct reports and has overall responsibility for staff within the directorate.
3. The post oversees services and manages a budget exceeding £64 million.
4. The role includes accountability for a geographical area of Newham, ensuring quality services to its residents.
5. The post holder shares responsibility with the corporate management team for delivering the Council's Equality and Diversity action plan and will lead its implementation.
6. Participation in emergency arrangements as part of the strategic or tactical response team is required.
7. The post holder must ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and policies.
8. Work may be required during evenings, weekends, and public holidays to meet service needs and represent the Council.
9. This is a politically restricted post under relevant legislation, prohibiting active political roles such as standing for office, canvassing, or public advocacy supporting political parties.
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