Head Of Public Spaces

Overview

Are you an experienced senior leader with a passion for public services, place-making and community impact? Do you thrive in complex, high-profile environments where strong leadership, innovation and collaboration really matter?

This is a rare opportunity to lead some of the most visible and essential frontline services within one of the largest local authorities in Wales - shaping cleaner, greener and safer communities for the future.

As Head of Public Spaces, you'll provide strategic leadership across Waste Services, Public Spaces (Cleansing & Parks) and Facilities Cleaning, playing a key role in delivering the Council's Environmental Services agenda and wider transformation programme.

Your work will have a direct, lasting impact on residents, communities and businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

• Starting salary of £63,938
• Opportunity to shape high-profile, essential public services
• Strong organisational commitment to wellbeing, development and work-life balance
• 35 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy more
• Access to an excellent local government pension scheme
• A values-driven, inclusive culture with genuine community impact

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across Waste Services, Public Spaces and Facilities Cleaning
• Lead and manage significant financial, human and physical resources, ensuring value for money and high performance
• Drive innovation, service improvement and cultural change in line with the Council's Corporate Plan
• Ensure full compliance with statutory duties including the Environmental Protection Act 1995 and Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005
• Lead performance management, service planning and delivery against local and national targets
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with elected members, neighbouring authorities, statutory bodies and third-party organisations
• Advise senior officers and elected members on all matters relating to waste, recycling, environmental enforcement and public spaces
• Represent the Council at external forums, scrutiny, cabinet and council meetings
• Deputise for the Service Director when required and represent the service at Tactical (Silver) Command when necessary

You'll be a confident, politically aware leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. You're likely to bring:

• Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary operational services in a complex environment
• Strong knowledge of environmental services, public realm, waste or related disciplines
• Proven experience managing large budgets, workforce planning and performance frameworks
• A clear understanding of local government decision-making and working with elected members
• The ability to lead change, drive improvement and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Experience of partnership working, external funding and stakeholder engagement

A relevant professional or management qualification is desirable, as is experience of leading services with a high public profile.

Your work here matters. You'll be part of an organisation committed to creating healthy, green, safe and inclusive communities - now and for future generations. You'll be supported to grow, lead and make a real difference.

If you would like to apply or to find out more, contact Hayley @ Moxie People today!