Mansfield District Council
Public Space Assistant Manager
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Public Space Assistant Manager
Mansfield District Council have a great opportunity for a Public Space Assistant Manager to join the team based in Mansfield. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £46,579 - £50,908 per annum
Public spaces are one of the Council’s most visible and valued services. We are looking for a Public Space Assistant Manager to help lead the effective delivery of Street Cleansing, Town Centre and Parks services.
About the Role
Reporting to the Public Space and Bereavement Services Manager, you will provide operational leadership to supervisors, team leaders and operatives. You will help ensure services are safe, efficient and responsive, while supporting service improvement, positive culture change and effective use of resources.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day service delivery
- Monitoring performance
- Using data and customer feedback to identify improvements
- Overseeing budgets
- Supporting plans and projects
- Ensuring health and safety procedures are implemented and reviewed
- Supporting corporate events
- Supervising out-of-hours operations and emergencies as part of the role
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Requirements
We are seeking someone with experience of managing operational resources, leading teams and supporting culture change. You should be able to manage competing priorities, analyse and resolve problems, communicate clearly, interpret performance information and work effectively as part of a management team. Knowledge of health and safety legislation, experience of risk assessments, good IT skills and a full driving licence are essential. A relevant leadership, management or coaching qualification, or equivalent significant experience, is also required.
A background in Street Cleansing, Parks or Town Centre operations, knowledge of environmental legislation or horticulture, and experience of working with residents, Councillors, community leaders and Council officers would be advantageous.
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This is an opportunity to shape high-profile public-space services, strengthen team performance and contribute to improvements that make a visible difference across the district.
Application Details
- Closing date: 4th October 2026
- Interview date: TBC
Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Public Space Assistant Manager.
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Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community
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