Job Description

Public Realm Operations Lead

Grade:

GLPC - I

Location:

Nottingham City

Salary:

Starting salary of 46,142 (Level one) rising to 49,282 (Level four)

Contract Type:

Full-time, permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about shaping Nottingham's public spaces and delivering high-quality services for residents? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced

Public Realm Operations Lead

to join our newly developed Highway and Public Realm Service. This is a key leadership role supporting the Service Manager in managing Grounds Maintenance and broader public realm operations across the city--including highways, parks, open spaces, HRA estates, and corporate assets.

You'll lead a team of frontline operatives and supervisors, driving service improvement, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. Your focus will be on modernising delivery, enhancing service reputation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage Grounds Maintenance operations, including c.20 frontline staff. Oversee performance, quality, and budgetary control. Collaborate with Waste Services and Fleet Services to optimise delivery. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Council policies. Represent the service at multi-agency and community meetings. Support Green Flag standards and environmental excellence across city spaces. Coordinate logistics, shift patterns, and seasonal workforce planning.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in leading operational teams in a complex organisation. Strong people management and workforce planning skills. Demonstrated success in service improvement and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of environmental legislation, horticulture, and grounds maintenance. Experience with fleet management, risk assessments, and SOPs. Commercial awareness and budget management competencies. Excellent IT skills and ability to implement smart working practices.

Qualifications

Relevant professional or managerial qualification. Grounds/horticulture qualifications (e.g. NVQ, apprenticeship). IOSH Certificate, NRSWA Streetworks, PA1/PA6 herbicide handling. Full UK driving licence (Category B).

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in Nottingham's communities, working with passionate teams and partners to deliver inclusive, sustainable, and high-performing public realm services.

Once your CV has been received we will send you the link to out application form.

For informal enquiries please contact Bushra Hussain, Public Realm Operations Service Manager, by email at bushra.hussain@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Closing Date: 8th October 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 14th October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 46,142.00-49,282.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount
Work Location: In person