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Operational Supervisor

Employer
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Location
Greenwich, London (Greater)
Salary
£37,068 - £44,331
Closing date
23 Jan 2025
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Sector
Streetscene
Job role
Supervisor
Contract Type
Full time

Job Details

An opportunity has arisen for 1 Operational Supervisor (Career Graded) within Street Services. You will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of the Council’s most visible frontline services. You will have responsibility for the day to day management of the effective and efficient delivery of the full range of waste collection and street cleansing functions across the borough.

Key aspects of your role will include the:-

  • Ability to supervise, direct and monitor a multi-disciplinary team of operational staff to deliver an effective and efficient waste and street cleansing service across the entire Borough
  • Ability to divert resources as the services require on a day to day basis, and to respond to requests and emergency situations as they arise
  • Ability to ensure that appropriate performance standards are effectively monitored, met and maintained in relation to frontline service activity, and corrective action taken where appropriate in accordance with the appropriate Council policy and procedures, including absence management, conduct issues, capability, training and development and other performance related matters
  • Ability to monitor and manage workflows generated by the departments Environmental Management System (Whitespace) and ensure the systems are being used effectively by frontline staff
  • Effective use of other ICT systems and software available such as route optimization and tracking software to ensure the efficient and safe management of service delivery
  • Setting an example to staff by developing a professional, courteous and positive working environment

You will:-

  • Be a team player
  • Have a professional attitude and be courteous at all times
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Have the ability to build professional working relationships both internally and externally  
  • Have a flexible approach to working and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service

This role operates in a busy operational environment where circumstances and priorities constantly change.  The services operate between 5.30am – 8.00pm, sometime later and you could be working the morning or afternoon shift on either waste collection or street cleansing, depending on the needs of the service. Contractual overtime will be paid for working some weekends and you will also be expected to work bank holidays in accordance with service needs. This will be explained in more detail to successful candidates.

You must have a full driving licence.

This is a career graded role that offers a development opportunity for staff to develop their supervisory and management skills over a 3 year period and to work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification in the process.

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed at interview to establish the level they will enter the career pathway, if successful. 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lee Worms or James Cooper ;    james.cooper@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or lee.worms@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Company

Why work for the Royal Borough of Greenwich?

The Royal Borough Of Greenwich supports equality and diversity in the workplace. The borough has a clear commitment to the LGBT community, mental health issues, race equality and disability.

Greenwich offers a diverse range of roles, from junior to senior positions, spanning service sectors from children’s services to engineering.

With the main council offices based in the heart of Woolwich, employees also benefit from an excellent transport links, while central London is just 20 minutes away.

Excellent benefits

  • Up to 31 days leave per year.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Developing opportunities to maximise employee’s potential.
  • Annual season ticket loan.
  • Greenwich One Card which entitles employees to discounts at local businesses.

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