• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How To Apply

Apply for this job online. Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words which covers the key requirements as above.

If you are selected to go to the next stage you’ll be invited to a short 10-15 minutes online meeting so we can find about a bit more about you, and you can ask any questions you have about the role. This meeting will form part of the recruitment and selection process.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Ben Scholes ben.scholes@leeds.gov.uk or Julie Gibson julie.gibson@leeds.gov.uk

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To manage and lead a functional or area operational team within Environmental Services delivering a range of specified functions or services. In doing so, undertaking a full range of managerial responsibilities, as required, on a day to day basis, to effectively run the team and achieve efficient and safe service delivery, whilst supporting residents and stakeholders. To work as part of a team of Area Managers

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary depending on the operational service area and you may be required to move between service areas depending on the needs of the service and to develop relevant skills and knowledge.

The Main Service Areas Are

• Cleaner Neighbourhoods Team
• City Centre Cleansing Team
• Household Waste and Recycling Centres
• Refuse Service

Manage operational resources within the functional area to achieve service delivery by the most efficient means. The management of the resources to include cyclic and day to day planning and monitoring to ensure cover for absences through holiday, training and sickness.

Provide, as required, a liaison role with Fleet Services to ensure all vehicle and machinery needs are being planned for and met to deliver the service;

Communicate to members of staff information and areas of concern which arise in the course of normal duties.

Investigate and resolve service requests, both proactive and reactive, using all available statutory and non- statutory measures, which may include the use of; Notices (including fixed penalty notices); prosecutions; warnings; informal advice; education; and restorative and imaginative solutions to resolve problems.

Ensure accurate interpretation of legislation, procedural and policy guidance and relevant technical information to maintain consistency of decision making and guidance.

Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Lead on the accountability of the relevant service area through local Community Committees and Elected Members;

Attend Community Committee meetings and other locality meetings on a regular basis representing the Service as directed and on a geographical or topical basis

Support and assist Elected Members and Members of Parliament with regard to enquiries on relevant policy matters or matters in their area of responsibility;

Work closely with team members and other staff involved in services delivered, actively promoting high quality communication between the service, service users and Elected Members.

Behavioural And Other Characteristics Required

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.

The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.