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Operations Manager - Streetscene Services

OPERATIONS MANAGER - STREETSCENE SERVICES

Employer: Fareham Borough Council

Salary: £35,356 – £39,297 pa plus essential user car allowance.

Closing Date: 29 September, 2011.

Reporting to the Head of Streetscene, you will be responsible for delivering the grounds maintenance and street cleansing service throughout the Borough, playing a key role in ensuring the provision of high quality, cost effective services to our customers.

You will need:

* To understand that the needs of our customers should come first
* Previous experience at a senior level in the management and operation of grounds maintenance and/or street cleansing services including budgetary control, procurement, people and performance management
* The ability to work on your own initiative, whilst contributing positively to team performance
* Well developed Interpersonal, organisational, ICT and written communication skills
* Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety/Risk Management principles and practices
* Driving licence and access to a car or other satisfactory means of mobility
* Occasional evening and weekend working required

The Council offers a removal and relocation package and mortgage support scheme (both subject to eligibility).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Paul Doran, Head of Streetscene Services, on 01329 824572 or email him here.

Closing date: Thursday 29th September 2011.

Apply online at our website. T. 01329 824412 For hearing impaired callers: 01329 824814.

 

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