Senior Environmental services Officer -Grounds and Street Maintenance

Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and 
prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

The Environmental Services team are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual with 
excellent administrative skills and an eagerness to learn.

The post is a senior role which reports directly to the Environmental Services Operations 
Manager. You will primarily work in the Environmental Services functions including grounds 
maintenance, street cleansing and environmental crime. At times their may be a cross over 
with the waste and recycling team.

You will play an integral in delivering several exciting projects within the Environmental 
Services department including play area refurbishment, tree works and open space 
management.

You will be required to undertake various site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with 
service level agreements, terms & conditions and monitor contractor performance.

An essential part of your job will be to build strong relationships with our contractor, other 
external partners and internal colleagues, so you must be an excellent and confident 
communicator, ensuring others trust your professional judgement and advice.

The role will involve a lot of customer interaction, acting as the first point of contact for the 
Environmental Services team. A commitment to a high level of customer care is essential, as 
well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

You will play an active role in a multi-skilled and motivated team, and there will be plenty of 
opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the 
service.

You will also be able to demonstrate negotiation skills; enthusiasm; self-motivation; sound 
judgement; a proactive approach to problem solving and tackling challenges; excellent 
organisational skills; and an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve service 
delivery.

At times, you may need to make difficult decisions when the Environmental Services 
Operations Manager is unavailable. A strong understanding of environmental laws and 
regulations is essential for success in this role.

With guidance from the Environmental Services Operations Manager, you will oversee new 
apprentices in the Environmental Services team, ensuring their growth and success 
throughout their development and college journey.

People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply 
for vacancies. 

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9.00a.m. on Monday 9th June

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th June.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient 
suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.
If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the 
role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your 
career journey.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Kemp, Environmental 
Services Operational Manager via email at J.kemp@harborough.gov.uk
Should you have any difficulties applying online, please email:
recruitment@harborough.gov.uk

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