Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager

Street Cleansing & Grounds Maintenance Manager - 12 month Maternity Cover We are seeking a full time Team Manager to oversee the operational management of some of the Council's public realm facilities and contracts, including Parks and open spaces, Street Cleansing and Cemeteries. It is a perfect role for a candidate who likes variety and managing relationships. You will be managing an established and knowledgeable team of officers and working with our contractors to help deliver Cleaner and Greener Services to our Borough. Benefits: Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: Key responsibilities: Manage six highly experienced team members Ensure the Health and Safety of our parks and open spaces is maintained in conjunction with our contractors Provide expert advice to Councillors, senior manages and residents To undertake and progress existing projects in line with our Climate emergency Action Plan Keep updated with current legislation and government changes To help train and coach colleagues on the team including new colleagues and cross training within the team as well as attendance at relevant meetings. Candidate requirements: Experience of working in an office environment. A commitment to embracing change. The ability to interpret, extract and assess important information. The ability to work with volume and be accurate. Customer service ethos, striving to continually improve. The ability to work on their own initiative and take ownership as well as working as part of a team. Working with colleagues to achieve service performance targets. Good IT skills. Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.