As a result of an extensive service review and a management re-Structure a vacancy has been identified within the Street Scene Section for a Senior Supervisor.

Working in one of the newly created National Parks in an area of outstanding natural beauty the population of 165,000 is boosted annually by several million day and long stay visitors. The main responsibilities will be to take day to day operational control of all street cleansing and building cleaning operations with over 80 full and part time staff. Other areas of responsibility are the planned and routine maintenance of 26 public conveniences.

Working with the Street Scene Manager you will also be required to assist in the Enforcement of Environmental Crime such as fly-tipping, littering and abandoned vehicles.

Applicants must have experience in working in a similar Street Scene role as well as some enforcement experience and good communication skills. Good all round people management skills with at least 5 years’ experience of managing an operational team is essential as this role is responsible for the day to day supervision of a diverse work force of full and part-time employees and as well as contractors.

An NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject area is required as is full knowledge of COSHH and the Health & Safety at Work Act. Applicants must also have a full driving license. The successful applicant would ideally have some knowledge of Waste Management and Clean Neighbourhoods legislation and be a member of CIWM. Basic building construction and maintenance knowledge would also be an advantage.

The post covers a diverse area of responsibility; therefore training in certain aspects of the post will be available for the successful applicant.

What we can offer in return is a great place to work and a great team to work with. At NFDC we believe 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.

Benefits include:

• 26 days leave plus an additional 5 days for 5 years’ continuous service
• Parking
• Final salary pension scheme
• Child care voucher scheme
• Payment of professional or registration fees where these are required
• Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Mike Cash Street Scene Manager 02380 285089 or e-mail mike.cash@nfdc.gov.uk


Alternatively if you wish an application form please contact our Customer Services, via e-mail customer.services@nfdc.gov.uk or by telephone 01590 646120 (24 hour answerphone) quoting Post number: P01468.