Contract: 6 Months (Interim)Hours: 37 hours per weekRate: £76.71 PAYE per hour £97.88 LTD per hour (Inc Holiday) The Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Service - Street Scene & Leisure to provide strategic leadership and operational management across Waste Management and Clean & Green services. This is a senior interim role with responsibility for high-profile frontline services that directly impact residents, businesses and stakeholders across the Borough.Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Service Delivery
* Provide leadership and strategic direction for Waste Management Services, including domestic and commercial collections, waste disposal contracts and the Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC).
* Provide leadership and strategic direction for Clean & Green Services, including burials, street cleansing, arboriculture, parks and open spaces, and general grounds maintenance.
* Be accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and strategies in line with legislative requirements and corporate objectives.
* Undertake effective day-to-day management of Waste and Clean & Green Management Teams, ensuring high performance and service excellence.
Financial & Commercial Management
* Control revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with Council financial procedures.
* Prepare annual budgets, capital bids and funding proposals to support service sustainability and development.
* Manage and develop service income streams, including HWRC, commercial waste collections, bulky waste, internal customers and innovative new initiatives.
* Secure value for money, commercial income generation and high levels of public satisfaction.
Procurement & Contract Management
* Take lead responsibility for the procurement and management of all contracts relating to Waste Management and Clean & Green services.
* Ensure legal compliance as a Waste Disposal Authority and prompt resolution of any contract issues or non-compliance.
* Explore and develop opportunities for joint contractual arrangements with strategic partners across public and private sectors.
Performance, Quality & Compliance
* Analyse service performance data and implement improvements to policies, plans and practices.
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Environmental Permitting Regulations and Council policies.
* Ensure services operate in accordance with ISO9001:2015 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
* Oversee the effective management of service complaints.
Leadership, People & Culture
* Recruit, lead, develop and motivate staff to create a high-performing and skilled workforce.
* Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all services.
* Create an organisational culture that is proactive, corporate and innovative.
* Support staff development through performance reviews, one-to-ones and talent management.
Partnerships & Governance
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across Environment, Highways, Counter Fraud and other services to improve customer experience.
* Develop effective consultation and communication arrangements with residents, Members and stakeholders.
* Liaise with Members through meetings, walkabouts and Member enquiries.
* Prepare and present clear written and verbal reports to Members, senior leadership and external bodies.
* Deputise for the Chief Officer at Cabinet, Scrutiny, Senior Leadership Team and external meetings as required.
* Contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams and whole-service partnership strategies.
Additional Requirements
* Flexible and agile approach to working hours and location, including remote and home working where required.
* Compliance with data protection legislation and information security policies.
* Commitment to Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
* Completion and maintenance of mandatory training in line with legislation.
* Undertake additional duties consistent with the seniority and nature of the role as required.
The Ideal Candidate You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong background in waste management, environmental services or street scene operations, ideally within a local authority setting. You will bring proven expertise in strategic leadership, financial management, contract management and service transformation within complex, high-demand environments.For more details on this position and to apply, contact Prakash by emailing .uk or call .