Lead Officer - Place Environment

Lead Officer – Place Environment

Shape places. Improve environments. Lead exceptional services.

North Lincolnshire is an ambitious place, and we are transforming how we work to deliver better outcomes for residents and communities. Clean, green, attractive and resilient places are central to that ambition.

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Officer – Place Environment to lead the frontline environmental services that residents see and experience every day.

About the Role

This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for the delivery of:

• Grounds maintenance and estate management.
• Parks and open spaces.
• Local nature reserves.
• Street cleansing.
• Arboriculture services.
• Gully cleansing operations.

In this role, you will:

• Provide strong operational leadership across a diverse range of environmental services.
• Ensure services are safe, efficient, customer-focused and deliver value for money.
• Lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive service improvement, innovation and performance.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational risk.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, environmental management and service delivery.
• Build effective relationships with residents, elected members, businesses and partner organisations.
• Lead the development and implementation of service plans, policies and operational strategies.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance and assurance arrangements are in place.
• Support emergency response and standby arrangements when required.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Management qualification or significant management experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate holder, or willingness to achieve this qualification.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience leading frontline environmental services, ideally within local government.
• Strong operational knowledge of grounds maintenance, arboriculture, cleansing services, parks, open spaces and local nature reserves.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, procurement, contracts and resources.
• Proven track record of delivering service improvement, organisational change and performance management.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, environmental legislation and operational compliance requirements.
• Experience of governance, assurance, risk management, service planning and policy implementation.
• Strong people management, customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of reports, briefing notes and presentations.
• Ability to use data and IT systems to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements, including emergency response and standby responsibilities.
• Ability to travel throughout North Lincolnshire in a timely manner.
• Positive, pragmatic and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to inspire others and deliver visible improvements for residents and communities.
• Commitment to creating attractive, sustainable and well-maintained places.

Why Join Us?

One Council. One Place. One Family. One Purpose.

• Make a visible difference to communities across North Lincolnshire.
• Lead high-profile services that residents value every day.
• Shape and improve clean, green and sustainable places.
• Drive innovation, performance and service improvement.
• Work with committed, supportive and skilled teams.
• Join an ambitious council that invests in its people and services.
• Access excellent benefits, flexible working and development opportunities.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Relocation package.
• Minimum 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• BHSF health and wellbeing benefits.
• Pluxee employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to Work and Tusker salary sacrifice schemes.
• Free onsite parking.
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding support.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.

Inclusive Employer

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are proud to create a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

• Andy Fidell, Head of Operations – Andy.Fidell@Northlincs.gov.uk
• Lisa Swainston, Assistant Director – Resilience, Environment & Operations – Lisa.Swainston@Northlincs.gov.uk

Please refer to the attached job description and employee specification when completing your application and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing Date: Noon, 23 October 2026
Interview Date: 3 November 2026

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

Attachments

• Lead Officer - Place Environement JD.pdf