Director of Environment and Leisure

Lead the services that shape the look, feel and everyday experience of Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove is a city like no other - creative, diverse, inclusive and proud. With a thriving cultural scene, strong sense of community and bold vision for the future, we are ambitious for our residents, our city and our organisation. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Director of Environment and Leisure - a role responsible for services that shape how residents and visitors experience Brighton and Hove every day. This is a pivotal leadership position within our City Operations directorate and part of the council''s extended Corporate Leadership Team. You will lead a broad portfolio spanning environmental services, waste and recycling, street cleansing, parks and open spaces, and leisure services - services that are highly visible and central to the quality, sustainability and vitality of our city. The role comes at an important moment. You will bring a connected Council approach to delivering our vision of transformation, playing a critical role in delivering our 2030 vision of being connected, being confident, being innovative and creative, being diverse and inclusive and being healthy and psychologically safe. This is the future that we want you to lead the directorate to. You will oversee our parks and leisure services, balancing community access, biodiversity and events across the city''s much-loved open spaces, while ensuring our leisure offer supports ..... full job details .....