Your new company
I am currently working with a public sector organisation to support the recruitment of an Operational Street Supervisor. This organisation's priorities and ambitions includes the promotion of healthy and happy communities, whilst being co-operative and kind.

Your new role
This role reports into the Public Realm Manager and has supervisory responsibility for the Lead Cleansing Operative, Cleansing Operatives, Machine Drivers and HGV Drivers. The Operational Street Supervisor will undertake operational management of the street cleansing department, ensuring the highest possible standards at all times. You will need to be highly motivated to succeed and have developed people management skills to ensure the delivery of all frontline cleansing services, liaising with service departments, ensuring adequate vehicle and plant are available to secure service delivery, as well as investigating accidents and damage to service equipment.
In summary, you will:

Lead, direct and manage the day-to-day operational management control of the street cleaning department and the associated facilities. Leading on innovations which will improve service delivery and offer value for money, ensuring the service is financially sustainable.
Liaise with the public, elected members and external organisations in relation to complaints and request for service provision in line with the complaint's procedure.
Be responsible for the management and supervision of employees, including performance management, recruitment, sickness absence management and discipline. Ensuring that robust systems are in place for managing performance and setting targets that maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the staff.
You will ensure all financial procedures are adhered to at all times, and during all operations of the department, to show integrity and due diligence and provide a low-risk service to the authorities.What you'll need to succeed
Essential:

Qualification in leadership or relevant practical experience in this area.
Knowledge and experience of financial controls including managing budgets, cost analysis and delivering value for money.
People management experience.
Experience in writing and revising Risk Assessments.
Effective communication skills to motivate and encourage staff.
A current full driving licence is essential, as the postholder will be required to drive throughout the district to manage and monitor a diverse workforce.
Desirable:

Project management experience
Contract management experience
Procurement management experienceWhat you'll get in return

Salary starting at £38,223 with progression to £43,421 (pending additional pay award).
Extensive benefits TBC.What you need to do now
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