Job Title: Service Manager - Public Open Space
We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to lead our Public Open Space Team. The successful candidate will have experience managing task-based area teams, particularly in environments adjacent to highways. Your role will include overseeing the maintenance of our award-winning green open spaces and contributing to the 'Clean, Green, and Safe' initiatives across Kings Lynn and the Borough.
The team possesses deep expertise in horticulture. To complement these skills, we welcome applications from candidates with experience in task identification, risk assessment, and the implementation and delivery of safe systems of work, especially within a highways context.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Overall management of the Public Open Space teams.
2. Management of the Council depot and a commercial fleet of approximately 100 vehicles and related equipment.
3. Collaborate with other corporate teams during events and civil/emergency responses.
Candidate Requirements:
* Management qualification at Level 5 or equivalent.
* Nationally recognized health and safety qualification.
* Technical knowledge of managing commercial vehicles, plant, and industrial equipment.
* Ability to prepare and present formal reports.
* Skills in developing and auditing quality management systems and site standards.
Due to the operational nature of this role, the candidate must be willing to work from the depot and travel to operational sites as needed.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and performance-related pay.
* Generous annual leave: 24 days personal leave, 4 general days, and 8 bank holidays.
* Local government pension scheme.
* Employee benefits scheme and excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Relocation package of up to £8,000 if applicable.
Application Details:
Extended Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Please read the full job description below before applying.
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