Parks and Environment Manager - Council HQ
- Location:
- Hq - Main Building, Council Headquarters, Newtown St.Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA
- Salary:
- £58,821.15 - £61,467.39 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 12A
Hourly Rate: £32.23 - £33.68
Salary: £58,821.15 - £61,467.39 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 24/04/2023.
Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they have :
The ambition and drive to motivate and work with others in an enthusiastic and determined way to create a flagship service.
The ability to drive positive change through the business and culture.
Experience of leading, developing & implementing business plans and strategy.
Experience of operational management in key areas of Parks & Environment
The experience of associated areas including finance, HR, procurement and risk.
To work across silos collaboratively and with all stakeholders and partners
A relevant degree or equivalent experience and hold a relevant Chartered status (or gain within a set timescale).
Role Purpose
To lead and manage the Parks & Environment Team in the delivery of these services at a strategic level through developing and implementing progressive programmes of the Parks & Environment Service to meet business objectives of the Council Priorities and Plan
Essential
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training.
• Membership of relevant Chartered Institute or equivalent or must be obtained within agreed timescale on appointment.
• Continuing professional development
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Craig Blackie at CBlackie@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
