PARKS AND OPEN SPACES TEAM LEADER

EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

PARKS AND OPEN SPACES TEAM LEADER
£24,657 -  £29,055 p.a. plus benefits package

You will supervise and assist a team of 16 staff who work to fulfil several grounds maintenance contracts and maintain the Council's parks and open spaces, closed churchyards, award ditches and car parks throughout the district. 

You will be responsible for the allocation of tasks, carrying out quality checks on work undertaken, and completing risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You will ensure that maintenance programmes are carried out and that weekly time sheets and vehicle/equipment maintenance checks are completed and submitted in a timely manner.  In addition, you will respond to general enquiries and complaints in relation to the service and carry out staff performance appraisals.

A recognised arboricultural qualification would be an advantage or equivalent relevant experience. Ideally, you should have a management qualification as well as experience of organising a programme of work and of supervising staff.  You will have strong communication skills and be able to motivate staff in order to encourage a proactive and effective working team environment. 

In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:

"    Childcare scheme 
"    Training and development 
"    Occupational health programme
"    Holidays, sickness and pension scheme entitlements

Closing date for completed applications is:   10th June 2018
The selection process will be held on:          18th June 2018

The Council is an equal opportunities employer.

The Council is currently in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure. Please be advised that the salary offered to the successful candidate may change as a result of the review.