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- Salary: £25.25 to £27.85 PAYE or up to £35.50 per hour via Umbrella
- Location: Leicester
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Public Lighting Manager to provide decisive and effective leadership within our council's infrastructure. This role requires a full driving licence for occasional site visits. The successful candidate will ensure the effective, efficient, and economic delivery of public lighting, traffic signs/bollards, and festive decorations service provision.
Day-to-day of the role:- Lead and involve teams in creating a shared purpose to help them develop and achieve results.
- Provide clear direction and manage performance by setting objectives, agreeing outcomes, monitoring outputs, and holding individuals and teams accountable.
- Adapt leadership style to ensure positive outcomes and respect diverse views, utilising HR tools for effective people and performance management.
- Develop positive relationships within and outside the team, promoting fairness and respect.
- Inspire creativity and innovation, supporting team development and encouraging autonomy.
- Manage and support an establishment of approximately 15 council employees, including apprentices.
- Ensure adherence to structured work programmes to deliver service aims.
- Develop and deliver the Team’s Business Plan, providing specialist advice in lighting design and overseeing major work programmes and projects.
- Manage the in-house contractor, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and industry standards.
- Handle financial aspects, including setting budgets, agreeing charges, and ensuring timely payment and income collection.
- Must hold a full driving licence.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
- Experience in public lighting management or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and industry standards.
- Ability to develop and implement effective business plans and work programmes.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of managing relationships across various departments and external parties.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to manage budgets and financial aspects of the service.
- Competitive salary and rate options (PAYE or Umbrella).
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
- Involvement in transformative projects with significant impact on community and environment.
To apply for the Public Lighting Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
