This is an exceptional opportunity to build on a decade of progress in shaping a high-quality and sustainable environment within a positive, resident-focused culture.
Reporting to the Director of Economy and Infrastructure, this role will manage four Heads of Service and a Group Manager:
- Head of Waste and Recycling
- Head of Public Realm
- Head of Highway Infrastructure
- Head of Highway Management
- Group Manager - Climate Change and Sustainability
There’s enormous potential to do much more, and the ambition to realise it. The Council has a vital role in providing a quality and sustainable environment, and you’ll exemplify how we can both provide outstanding services to residents, and continue to make progress towards net zero. While this role isn’t purely focused on climate change, the services you’ll lead will be firmly set within that context.
Candidates should have extensive practical experience of leading the Environmental and Highway Services portfolio (including waste), be highly skilled at procuring and managing major and complex contracts, and have a passion for environmental sustainability. Excellent partnership working is a must, and we're looking for an experienced and credible leader for this important and highly scrutinised service. A strong and inspiring leader, and an effective practical and strategic contributor to the directorate leadership team, you'll rapidly become indispensable.
Solihull is a great place to work and live – it's safe, clean, green and flourishing. With a stable and mature political culture, and very supportive colleagues and members, you'll find that you can really have a positive impact across the board. There's a lot of change and innovation happening in this service, so it's the perfect time to join us.
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To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
