Overview
Horticulture and Street Scene Services Manager – Braintree District Council
Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Salary: £41,145 to £45,498 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Monday 15 September
Role
Braintree District Council is embarking on an exciting transformation journey and move into a unitary Authority in 2028. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Manager to join our Operations service to play a pivotal role in leading, guiding, supporting and motivating our grounds maintenance and street cleaning teams. Working as the service manager within our parks, open spaces and street scene department, the successful candidate will be tasked with managing the day-to-day operations of these teams, supervision of employees, compliance with statutory requirements and ensuring a positive contribution is made to the delivery of the Council's objectives and reputation.
Responsibilities
* The provision of high-quality customer focused services
* Providing operational leadership, support, motivation and development to the supervisors and team leaders
* Managing and supervising external contractors involved in the day-to-day delivery of services
* Regularly review working practices and procedures to optimise the best use of resources
* Managing corporate projects
* Assisting in managing the budgets
* Monitoring levels of sickness absence and performance
* Undertaking investigations as necessary into matters such as service complaints, disciplinary and vehicle accidents
Qualifications / You
* Experience of people management is essential, alongside some prior knowledge of the operations
* Budget management experience
* Knowledge of health and safety legislation
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills and IT literacy, with the ability to produce and analyse reports
Benefits
* Competitive pay and benefits
* Local government pension scheme
* Learning and development for all staff
* Staff discounts at local businesses
* Staff recognition schemes
* Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
How to apply
To submit your application for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now. Closing date is midnight on Monday 15 September 2025. Interviews will be held on 29th and 30th September 2025.
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