Group Leader - Parks and Cleansing

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The Group Leader – Parks and Cleansing will provide visionary leadership for the Council’s parks, green spaces and cleansing services, ensuring they align with the City & County of Swansea’s corporate priorities and place-making agenda. This senior manager will shape strategy, manage resources, and champion sustainability while delivering high-quality services to residents and visitors.

• Provide strategic leadership for Parks and Cleansing services aligning with the council corporate plan.
• Develop and implement place-making initiatives to enhance public spaces.
• Manage budget, resources and performance targets for the department.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering professional development and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Oversee service delivery contracts and procurement processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in waste management and green space maintenance.
• Build partnerships with community groups, businesses and external agencies.
• Report on service performance, KPIs and progress to senior management.
• Champion sustainability and climate resilience within the department.

• Proven senior management experience in parks, environmental services or a related field.
• Degree in environmental management, public administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver strategic plans.
• Excellent financial acumen and experience of budgetary control.
• Knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear performance reports.
• Commitment to sustainability and climate action.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.