Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5AT £43,693 - £50,788 per annum Full time, 37 hours per week Permanent Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for an Operations Officer to join our team in Public Realm. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role Working mainly from our depot in Stowmarket, you will plan, lead, organise and control the operations of the grounds, countryside and street cleansing workforce to ensure that the Districts of Babergh and Mid Suffolk are maintained to a high standard, are clean and welcoming and meet the needs and expectations of the local community, stakeholders and visitors. You will plan the street cleansing maintenance route schedules and monitor cleansing work standards to ensure quality targets are achieved. You will ensure that all vehicles (and other equipment) are serviced, MOT’d and that appropriate fleet cover is in place. You will act as transport manager for public realm vehicles and other equipment and be nominated holder of Public Realm Vehicle Operators License. This is an exciting and diverse role requiring you to work closely with other Public Realm Officers across Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils to provide a seamless service, sharing resources to optimise the skills and experience of the team to deliver project outcomes. A Full UK driving licence with C1 E entitlement is essential for this role. About you Organised, efficient and inspiring, you’ll deliver a Public Realm Operations service to exceed expectations. You will need vocational experience in an Environmental field such as cleansing, grounds maintenance or horticulture. You will need a strong background in line managing and leading staff in a comparable operational environment, including experience of reviewing systems of work, ensuring a safety first mind-set and using technology and equipment to continue improving our standards and efficiency, ideally with an NVQ level 4 management qualification affording you sound knowledge of the operational management and motivation of large teams. Able to build rapport quickly, you will have the knowledge to lead and influence others in the work and the passion, drive and organisational skills to juggle a demanding role. You will also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and information and communication technology to make best use of time and resources. This, combined with real attention to detail and a communicative nature, will see the team deliver a friendly, user-focused service. Some weekend working and out of hours emergency response handling are also a feature of this role. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme Employee Assist Programme Health Care Options For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect.org) and view ' The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube) ' to find out what our employees say about working for us. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. For more information If you wish to discuss the this role please contact Stephanie Christou, Operations Manager - Public Realm, by either calling 07354 165786 or emailing stephanie.christoubaberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity: Closing date: 5 pm, 10 December 2024. Interview date: 19 December 2024. When applying, please ensure: that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only. your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS). This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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