Team Manager - Cleansing
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Team Manager - Cleansing
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Post No. POSN002711 - Team Manager Cleansing
Join Newport City Council as our new, innovative Cleansing Manager!
Are you a forward-thinking leader passionate about transformation and innovation? Do you have a knack for incorporating new technologies and leveraging transferable skills to drive impactful change? If so, Newport City Council needs you!
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Cleansing Manager to lead our efforts in maintaining and enhancing the cleanliness of our vibrant city. This is not just a traditional role delivering street cleansing services - we are looking for someone with creative problem-solving skills who can revolutionise our approach to the cleansing service across the City.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement transformative strategies to improve city cleanliness
• Incorporate the latest technologies and innovative methods to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Lead a dedicated team with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination with communities.
• Work closely with a range of contractors, partners and suppliers to increase recycling and reduce carbon emissions.
Who we're looking for:
• A visionary leader with a passion for innovation and transformation and experience in incorporating new technologies to drive change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an appreciation of the importance of customer care.
• Proven track record of successful project management and team leadership to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the city.
• An appreciation of budget management is essential, as you will be responsible for overseeing expenditures and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
• The ideal candidate will maintain attention to detail while working to tight deadlines and possess excellent IT and data analysis/management skills.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real difference in Newport, we want to hear from you! Our vision is to provide the most efficient and effective services in Wales and to enable this you will need to embrace change, technology and performance management. Apply today and lead the transformation of our city's cleansing efforts.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lucy Paterson, lucy.paterson@newport.gov.uk.
You will report directly to the Waste and Cleansing Service Manager, work closely with and provide support as needed to other managers across the Environment and Public Protection service area that brings together waste and cleansing services with grounds, community protection, parks and recreation, cemetery and crematorium, climate change, biodiversity and regulatory services.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd