StreetScene Team Leader (Exm & Seafront)
About the role
This is an incredible role for a passionate, experienced gardener to lead a small team of grounds staff to improve and maintain Exmouth seafront gardens and outer areas. East Devon is an area of outstanding natural beauty providing you with the opportunity to raise your horticultural profile as well as that of Exmouth.
You will be responsible for the management of a number of public facing areas that include, but are not limited to, mixed herbaceous borders, nature recovery areas, shrub borders, ornamental trees, ponds and lawns.
This is a unique opportunity for you as our Team Leader to be involved with local events, and interact with Town Councils, volunteer groups and members of the public whilst representing East Devon District Council.
About you
You will need to have demonstrable experience in public realm maintenance and the practical supervision of staff in a similar capacity. You will be enthusiastic, have a can-do attitude and take pride in maintaining standards, leading by example. There is a requirement to work seasonal hours (41.5 hours in summer, 32.5 hours in winter – average of 37 hours per week). A valid driver's licence is essential, and a category C1 C1E or C driving licence (or B licence issued prior to Jan 1997) would be a distinct advantage.
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Please see the attached job pack for further details of the role