Neighbourhoods & Cooperatives
Environmental services
Environment Manager Grounds
Ref: G8/OL-1282
Salary: Grade 8 £33,437 - £37,306
Please see additional Terms and Conditions here:
Hours: 36.40 per week full time post.
Based: Alexandra Park, Kings Road, Oldham OL8 2BH
Closing date: 11 Dec 2017
Shortlisting & Interview Date: 13 Dec & 20 Dec
Role overview
To be responsible for the management, organisation, control & co-ordination of high quality, cost effective Environmental services. To lead and manage teams that champion and address the cooperative ethos of the council that address the public’s concerns about their local environment & our approach to sustainable improvements in environmental quality.
Key responsibilities & requirements
- To be responsible for the management of frontline service delivery provided by the council across a number of geographical areas.
- To manage & monitor budgets allocated, track unit costs and prepare estimates as required.
- To monitor the financial and operational resources proposing any necessary action to improve competitiveness.
- To ensure high standards of Health and Safety compliance with rules, regulations and legislation and to manage all operational risk effectively and proactively. To ensure that safe working practices are observed in accordance with current Health and Safety Regulations and Directorate policies.
- To liaise with Trade Unions and attend meetings of the Departmental Consultative Group and Health and Safety Committees as required by The Head of Environmental Management. To maintain effective employee relations including consultation and negotiation.
- To participate in meetings of strategic development groups, District Executives, and public meetings making a significant contribution to engage with all stakeholders, including elected members, members of the public, representatives of local community groups, voluntary organisations, and other service providers across various geographical areas of the borough.
- To understand & apply the councils procurement process when managing contracts.
- To actively promote a customer focused service measured by high levels of member, resident and customer satisfaction and demonstrates real service improvements.
- Actively promote and develop educational awareness raising, campaigns and initiatives within the community including providing opportunities for volunteers, and others to participate in making environmental improvements.
- To work with the Principal Greenspace Manager to deliver and promote the Stealth Health programme in line with the service level agreement agreed with Public Health.
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Our Values
Oldham Council is a leading Local Authority working with a cooperative ethos; We want people who share our values and can deliver for the Borough of Oldham. To find out more about who we are, what we do and why you should join us please visit our dedicated careers pages where you will also find useful guidance on how best to complete the application form: http://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200270/working_at_the_council
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