Salary

£53,179 - £56,546 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Job category/type

Grounds

Date posted

15/08/2025

Are you a dynamic and confident leader ready to develop our frontline environmental services?

This is a key operational role within our Public Realm and Sustainability Service, responsible for the effective delivery of a wide range of services including street cleansing, grounds maintenance, tree management, pest control, fly-tip clearance, and public convenience cleaning. You will manage a large team of staff and contractors, oversee budgets, and ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with our environmental and corporate priorities.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital part in shaping the public realm across the district, supporting wider council initiatives, and responding to the challenges of extreme weather and emergency situations.

About you

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with proven substantial experience in managing and motivating teams and managing performance.

You will have a strong understanding of health and safety, financial management, and be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, including Members, suppliers, and community groups.

You will hold an IOSH Managing Safely qualification and HND or equivalent in a relevant discipline

What’s in it for you?

£53,179 - £56,546 per annum
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Hybrid Working
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Chris Noble (Assistant Director Place Operations on 02380 285389

Closing date: 31st August 2025.

Interview Date: 16th / 17th September

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