Job Title:                 Service Manager – Waste Management & Street Cleansing

Post No:                 POST300584

Department:            Operational In-House Services

Grade:                    Hay 6

Salary:                    £54,735 to £63,057 pa (via incremental progression)

Hours:                      36 hours per week

Contract Status:      Permanent

Closing date:           Sunday 20^th October 2024

Your new place of work

Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition.  This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.

Sefton has the best of both worlds, from the vibrant city of Liverpool to the south, to miles of fantastic coastline and respected green spaces in the north. The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability. 

Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead Sefton’s Waste Management & Street Cleansing Service.  This is a demanding role within a high profile, frontline service.  In addition to leading daily operations, there is a requirement to deliver service innovation and adherence to government deadlines to meet the implementation of food waste collections.

The role will work closely with the Assistant Director of Operational In-House Services and be instrumental in shaping and delivering the services.

The successful candidate will;

• Have significant experience of leading and managing teams at service level;
• Have knowledge, experience and understanding of local government particularly those related to the service areas; 
• Work collaboratively with other teams, internal and external stakeholders;
• Have the ability to co-ordinate all aspects of frontline services within a performance management framework;

In return we can offer a salary up to £63,057 per annum via incremental progression, up to 33 days annual leave subject to length of service, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.