Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager

One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Grounds Maintenance and Street Cleansing Manager on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: * To ensure the delivery of public realm services of the borough are maintained to a good standard which includes grounds maintenance (grass cutting and vegetation management) and street cleansing. * Oversee management of the boroughs open spaces, sports facilities and play areas to ensure their safety and accessibility to users and undertake cemetery provision. * To proactively manage the contractors and delivered services to provide a good customer experience and sound financial management. * To ensure the delivery of public realm services of the borough are maintained to a good standard which includes grounds maintenance (grass cutting and vegetation management) and street cleansing. * Oversee management of the boroughs open spaces, sports facilities and play areas to ensure their safety and accessibility to users and undertake cemetery provision. * To proactively manage the contractors and delivered services to provide a good customer experience and sound financial management. Responsibilities: * Responsible for complete Contract management for Street cleansing (operational & strategic) for the entire borough * Responsible for complete Contract management for Grounds maintenance (operational & strategic) for the entire borough * Parks & open spaces management, cemeteries, sport and leisure (operational & strategic) for the entire borough * Responsible for internal stakeholder liaison meetings and contract meetings Undertake GIS (Mapping) improvements and maintenance * Responsible for delivering project work associated with the contracts including encroachment solutions, service reviews and transfer of land. * Feed into the customer journey and make improvements where required * Responsible for commenting on all planning applications in conjunction with the Green Infrastructure Team * Responsible for site adoption and handovers * Responsible for supporting the development of the service areas * Responsible for the procurement of equipment i.e. litter bins etc for the contract