Head of Environment Services & Sustainable Neighbourhoods

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About the Role

As a key member of the extended leadership team, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of environmental and neighbourhood services across the borough. This includes waste and recycling, street cleansing, parks and green spaces, environmental enforcement, and community safety initiatives.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring services that keep streets clean and safe, protect and enhance green spaces, reduce anti-social behaviour, and deliver high-quality, value-for-money services for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead waste and recycling strategy, including partnership working
  Oversee street cleansing and environmental response teams
• Manage parks, arboriculture, and grounds maintenance
• Direct neighbourhood enforcement and anti-social behaviour response
• Drive community engagement and partnership working with police and external agencies
• Act as the Council’s lead advisor on environmental services
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety, and operational standards

About You

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader with a strong track record of delivering high-performing frontline services.

This is an opportunity to lead critical services that directly impact the quality of life for residents. We are looking for a leader who can deliver results, inspire teams, and drive continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in a local authority or large complex organisation
• Proven experience managing large teams, services, and budgets
• Strong stakeholder and partnership management skills
• Expertise in environmental services, enforcement, or neighbourhood operations
• Ability to drive service transformation, performance, and cultural change

Why Join Croydon Council

Croydon Council is committed to tackling inequality, delivering high-quality core services, and working transparently with residents and partners. Our values underpin everything we do, including collaboration, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to public service.

Please ensure you submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria within the person specification and CV.