Interim Service Director of Environment

Interim Service Director – Environment

Are you an experienced and resilient leader with a passion for delivering high-quality public services and driving meaningful change?

We are seeking an Interim Service Director – Environment to lead a diverse portfolio of services including highways and infrastructure, waste, street scene, regulation and enforcement, and emergency planning. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a dynamic individual who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.

You will provide visible leadership across large frontline service teams, build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to deliver excellent outcomes for local communities. Working as part of a collaborative senior leadership team, you will help shape and deliver ambitious environmental and place-based priorities.

• Significant senior leadership experience across environmental, neighbourhood, public realm, highways, waste, or regulatory services.
• A proven track record of leading large, complex service areas through change and transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Commercial awareness, political sensitivity, and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.