Redbridge, Lynton House, 255-259 High Road (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£42,840.00 - £46,041.00
36 hours
Full time, permanent.
Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.
If you have a vast experience of Operational service management for Street Cleansing and if you share our ambition for excellence in standards of Service delivery and are looking for a new opportunity, then this role is for you!
The London Borough of Redbridge Neighbourhood Street Scene team require a Street Cleansing Senior Team Leader – Redbridge has ambitious plans for the future for the Street Cleansing services and are looking for an individual who can hit the ground running and who can help us deliver our ambitious plans for service excellence
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Street Cleansing service and will be expected to work in collaboration with the service managers and supervisors to support borough wide working.
About the role
You will manage the work of the Street Cleansing, Graffiti and associated services staff. The day-to-day management of the depot transfer station will also be a key area of responsibility. You will also be involved in the winter maintenance programme for the Borough including decision making, service planning and service delivery as well as our out of hours service.
Leading the Street cleansing teams this role offers the opportunity to develop the service further whilst being responsible and accountable for the general management of the street cleansing service.
The role is responsible for ensuring the effective performance management and support of staff, you will make a vital contribution to improving the quality in delivery of the Street Cleansing and associated Services in the Borough.
The management of health and safety is a key responsibility of the role to ensure that the Council complies fully with its legal duty in relation to health and safety, its Operators’ License and Technical Competence requirements.
You will embrace our vision for continuous improvement and will be instrumental in supporting and implementing key service changes, including and not limited to digital transformation, service reviews & improvement.
You will have excellent leadership and motivational and communication skills, budget management experience, and the ability to prepare a long-term strategy for street cleansing services. You will have outstanding knowledge and demonstrable experience in managing a street cleansing service, including the development and delivery of projects.
We are looking for an individual with initiative, evidence of extensive experience in managing a street cleansing service and motivating diverse teams, good customer care skills and who are excellent at problem solving and able to make decisions in a demanding environment.
Driving license is required.
Interviews: W/C 28th October 2024
To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.
Ambitious for Redbridge
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.