Head of Neighbourhood Services

Salary: £68,210

This is a Permanent Full Time position

Do you want to make a difference in your local community and develop your career?

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as Head of Service for our Neighbourhood Services Team.

The post will be based at our Depot in Oadby and this part of Leicestershire is a great place to live, work and visit. Our council is a great organisation to work for, we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits including great holiday, flexi-time and the generous local government pension scheme. Agile working allows employees to work flexibly to balance their home and work needs, however the nature of the job will mean the person is required to be office based at least three days a week. You can find more information about our benefits here https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/employee_benefit

The Neighbourhood Services Team are responsible for waste management, grounds maintenance, fleet services and corporate assets.

The Head of Neighbourhood Services will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of a core group of essential frontline services that directly impact the quality of life for residents. With a focus on waste management, grounds maintenance, fleet services and corporate assets, this role will oversee the strategic direction and continued transformation of these vital functions whilst at the same time ensuring operational efficiency and continuous improvement. You will be key member of the Senior Leadership Team at Oadby & Wigston Council.

If you have

•Experience in a senior management role within a local authority or similar environment.

•In depth understanding of waste management services, and or grounds maintenance, fleet management and corporate assets.

•Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and regulations governing local government operations, particularly in areas related to neighbourhood services.

•Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and financial planning within a public sector setting.

•Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of developing and implementing effective strategies to improve service delivery and achieve objectives.

We would love to hear from you. You can find out more by viewing the job description and person specification.

At Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, we are proud of our diversity and recognise the value this brings. We are fair and inclusive and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds.

We guarantee an interview with anyone who is a reservist or veteran or disabled who meet the criteria for this role and applies under the guaranteed interview scheme.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process.

Please contact Teresa Neal, Strategic Director by email at Teresa.neal@oadby-wigston.gov.uk or by telephone at 07554 773916 for any informal enquiries.

Closing Date: 10th March

Assessment Day: 10th April

Interview Day: 15th April

There may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply for this role you must complete our online application form https://myaccount.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/service/OWBC_Job_Application_Form (CVs will not be accepted)

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage of the recruitment process.

Closing date: Monday, 10 March 2025