Job Description
Salary range: Grade CSR B (£94,918 - £100,805) p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
About the Role
As a key member of the extended leadership team, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of environmental and neighbourhood services across the borough. This includes waste and recycling, street cleansing, parks and green spaces, environmental enforcement, and community safety initiatives.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring services that keep streets clean and safe, protect and enhance green spaces, reduce anti‑social behaviour, and deliver high‑quality, value‑for‑money services for residents.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead waste and recycling strategy, including partnership working
Oversee street cleansing and environmental response teams
* Manage parks, arboriculture, and grounds maintenance
* Direct neighbourhood enforcement and anti‑social behaviour response
* Drive community engagement and partnership working with police and external agencies
* Act as the Council's lead advisor on environmental services
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety, and operational standards
About You
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong track record of delivering high‑performing frontline services.
This is an opportunity to lead critical services that directly impact the quality of life for residents. We are looking for a leader who can deliver results, inspire teams, and drive continuous improvement.
You Will Bring:
* Senior leadership experience in a local authority or large complex organisation
* Proven experience managing large teams, services, and budgets
* Strong stakeholder and partnership management skills
* Expertise in environmental services, enforcement, or neighbourhood operations
* Ability to drive service transformation, performance, and cultural change
Why Join Croydon Council
Croydon Council is committed to tackling inequality, delivering high‑quality core services, and working transparently with residents and partners. Our values underpin everything we do, including collaboration, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to public service.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
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