Street Scene Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Street Scene Manager to come and join a busy client in the South Yorkshire area. The role is an initial 6 month contract and is paying between £30-35ph (inside IR35).

The main duties of the experienced Street Scene Manager are:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of Street Scene services, including street cleansing and grounds maintenance, ensuring service standards and SLAs are achieved.
• Supervise and coordinate frontline operational teams, setting performance expectations, monitoring productivity, and addressing performance issues.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop staff while managing attendance, performance, and employee wellbeing.
• Coordinate and deploy staff, vehicles, equipment, and other resources to maximise operational efficiency.
• Plan and manage daily and weekly work programmes, adapting resources to meet changing service priorities.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, health and safety regulations, and organisational policies.
• Carry out site inspections and safety checks to ensure safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
• Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure, and support cost-effective service delivery.
• Assist with budget forecasting and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and deliver value for money.
• Respond to customer enquiries, complaints, and service requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including community groups, contractors, elected members, and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate operational records using digital systems for scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and operational performance.
• Demonstrate proven experience in Street Scene operations, including grounds maintenance, street cleansing, and environmental services.
• Apply a strong understanding of operational service standards, health and safety legislation, and regulatory compliance.
•  Interpret and implement operational plans, schedules, and service requirements effectively.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff, managers, stakeholders, contractors, and members of the public.
• Deliver a customer-focused service with a commitment to high standards, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
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