Our Hampshire based client is seeking an Open spaces manager to join their team. Overseeing the Public Open Spaces Area and ensuring customers receive efficient and good quality service. To support Head of Green Spaces in directing and implementing strategy for Public Open Spaces. Budget management and performance management of service and will be responsible for Area Managers, Play Area Inspector, Landscape Team, Tree Nursery, Cemeteries, Pest Control.
Key Accountabilities:
* Overall responsibility for the operational management of staff, resources and delivery of the Public Open Space services against KPIs, ensuring the section operates efficiently and effectively.
* Ensure overall compliance for legislation for Public Open Spaces
* To act as the lead for health and safety within the area of Public Open Spaces
* To ensure all operational policies, procedure are up to date as necessary and revise where needed
* To input into strategy for Public Open Spaces, advising Head of Green Spaces as necessary and making suggestions for development of performance improvement and commercial opportunities where viable
* Oversee financial performance of Public Open Spaces against budgets
* Deputise for the Head of Green Spaces where necessary and represent the Council at business forums both locally and nationally
* Retain an up-to-date professional, local and national knowledge, being aware of internal and external issues (e.g. legislation, poli...