About Croydon
Croydon Council is undergoing exciting transformation, ensuring that our services and people put Croydon residents and businesses at the heart of our improvement journey – working towards being the most efficient, cost-effective council in the UK.
At Croydon Council we are committed to serving our vibrant and diverse community, enhancing the quality of life for all residents. We believe in transparency, collaboration, and active community participation.
We are seeking an innovative and operational Grounds Maintenance Service Manger to join our Parks and Green Spaces Team to lead the operational service.
About the Role
As the senior manager in the ground’s maintenance service, you will be instrumental in shaping the service and driving the operational deployment of our teams delivering the maintenance of our parks and open spaces, ensuring all quality assurance process are in place and monitoring the performance of the service.
Knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance and delivering a quality service, is essential. Just as important will be your values, attitude and approach, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that our residents receive an excellent service.
You will be highly organised with the ability to stay calm under pressure, you will be an inspirational leader and people manager who can set direction in challenging circumstances, always with an eye on how value-for-money can best be achieved.
The role is full time, 36 per week
Closing date Sunday 05 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Equal opportunities statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
