Green Spaces Manager - Facilities and Environment

Green Spaces Service ManagerA Surrey-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Green Spaces Service Manager to lead the strategic management and development of its Green Spaces, Cemeteries and Countryside services on a contract basis. This is a senior role responsible for a diverse range of public-facing services, including parks and open spaces, commons and countryside, cemeteries, allotments and war memorials. You will lead a dedicated team, manage key contracts and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, customer-focused services for the local community. The role also offers the opportunity to support the delivery of a significant capital programme, with responsibility for ensuring the successful delivery of approximately £5 million of capital investment during the 2026/27 financial year.Key Responsibilities: Managing the Council''s Green Spaces contract, Cemeteries service and Countryside team Providing strategic leadership across parks, recreation grounds, open spaces, commons, countryside, cemeteries, allotments and war memorials Managing and developing a team, including setting objectives, monitoring performance and supporting professional development Managing the tendering process, reviewing contract documentation and moderating tenders for contracted services Monitoring contractor performance and developing strong partnership relationships to drive continuous improvement Supporting the project management and delivery ..... full job details .....