Deputy Estates Manager; Environment & Enforcement

Overview

Deputy Estates Manager (Environment & Enforcement) - Day-Based Role

Location:

Newquay
Department:
Environment & Enforcement

Reports to:

Estate Manager

We're recruiting a Deputy Environment & Enforcement Manager to support the day-to-day leadership and operational delivery of the Council's Environment and Enforcement services. This is a hands-on role, combining team leadership, site management, enforcement oversight, and health & safety compliance across the Council's estate.

You'll deputise for the Estate Manager when required and play a key role in keeping public spaces safe, clean, accessible, and well maintained.

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Some flexibility required for emergencies, events, and out-of-hours cover
• Field-based role (approx. 70-80%) with office working across Council sites

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of Environment Service Operatives and Enforcement Officers
• Lead daily team briefings, allocate tasks, and set priorities
• Oversee maintenance and inspection of parks, open spaces, play areas, car parks, toilets, signage, and civic sites
• Monitor work quality, site standards, and team performance
• Respond to incidents, vandalism, weather-related issues, and safety concerns
• Carry out site inspections, identify hazards, and ensure follow-up actions
• Support enforcement activity and compliance with public space byelaws
• Ensure health & safety procedures, PPE use, and risk assessments are followed
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, Council teams, and external partners
• Deputise for the Estate Manager during periods of absence
• Support events, seasonal works, and community initiatives

Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in environmental services, grounds maintenance, or public space management
• Proven team leadership and operational supervision experience
• Solid understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance
• Confidence dealing with the public, contractors, and enforcement matters
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Grounds maintenance or horticultural qualification
• Basic health & safety training (or willingness to undertake)

• IOSH Working Safely
• First Aid at Work
• Enforcement or local authority experience
• Knowledge of public space byelaws

• Salary: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum
• Pension:
  Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme upon successful completion of probation
• A varied, hands-on leadership role with real community impact
• Opportunity to deputise and progress within a senior operational structure
• Involvement in estate improvements, environmental projects, and public initiatives
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities

For more information about the role, please call our office on #removed# and ask for Olivia.

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