Head of Grounds and Environmental Services

Lead the Future of Award Winning Parks and Open Spaces in One of the UK''s Most Ambitious Town Councils. Role: Head of Grounds and Environmental Services Salary: £64,374 - £72,307 Permanent, Full time Dunstable, Bedfordshire The Town Council is one of the UK''s largest and most ambitious town councils. With a £4m budget, 80 staff and a portfolio of award winning parks, open spaces and community assets, they are recognised nationally through Britain in Bloom and Green Flag awards. They are passionate about their town, resourceful and financially astute, and proud to deliver ambitiously and responsibly for their community - with the scope to invest and innovate in ways that continually improve wellbeing, sustainability and civic pride. They are now seeking a strategic and inspirational Head of Grounds and Environmental Services to join their senior management team and help shape the future of Dunstable. Why join them? Shape strategy at scale: Lead a £1.7m service budget and capital programmes up to £5m, translating corporate priorities into operational plans with real impact - including the creation of a new cemetery to meet future community needs. Champion green and open spaces: Protect and enhance award winning parks and open spaces, starting with their 2026 Britain in Bloom campaign, along with Green Flag management plans with a clear ambition to retain national recognition through 2027 and beyond. Drive innovation and income: Harness opportunities, external contracts and ..... full job details .....