Job Description

Vacancy

Post Title

Area Manager

Directorate

Neighbourhoods & Green Spaces

Location

Hedge End Depot

Advert Close date

12/01/2026

Job description

Job advert text

Area Manager (Street Services)


Neighbourhoods and Green Spaces


34,857 per annum




Join Us as an Area Manager - Help Shape the Services at the Heart of Our Community




At Eastleigh Borough Council, our Street Services Team plays a vital role in keeping our communities clean, safe, and thriving. Based in Hedge End, our teams deliver essential front-line services including street cleansing and waste operations--services that make a visible difference to every resident across the Borough.




We're now offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven professional to lead these key service areas as our new Area Manager.




In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for ensuring our residents continue to receive the highest standards of service delivery. You will lead a large, multi-functional team, using your expertise in street cleansing or waste operations to support, develop, and inspire staff to achieve excellence.




This is a challenging role--one that requires resilience, strong operational management experience, and a proactive, can-do approach. But it's also incredibly rewarding. You'll have the chance to make a visible, positive impact in the community while shaping the future of a critical front-line service.




We're looking for someone who:


- Brings significant experience in street cleansing or waste operational management


- Has a proven track record of leading and motivating large teams


- Thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to high-quality public service


- Is confident, motivated, and capable of leading from the front




In return, you'll join a focused, supportive, and highly productive team who are clear on their purpose and ambitious about delivering results. As a senior member of the service, you'll also enjoy the full range of local government employment benefits.




Special Conditions of the Role:


This is an office and site-based position.




Standard working hours: 37 hours per week (typically 05:30-13:30)




Flexibility is essential, with occasional work required outside normal hours, including some Saturdays after Bank Holidays and during the Christmas period




About us


At Eastleigh Borough Council, our values of Fairness, Ambition and Empowerment underpin everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that support our community and provide opportunities for growth and wellbeing.




Our benefits include:


- Up to 26 - 29 days annual leave (dependant upon local government continuous service)


- Hybrid working


- Local Government Pension Scheme


- Discounted gym memberships within Eastleigh


- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme


- Excellent working environment


- Social and wellbeing events




To find out more, please refer to the full .




Closing date: 12 January 2026


Interview date: To be confirmed

Employment & compensation

Employment type

Full time

Employment status

Permanent

Weekly contract hours

37.00

Salary band

5

Salary ()

34857