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Head of Street Scene

South Wales.

We are currently seeking a talented and successful individual to lead our Street Scene Service, a large portfolio of services that includes: Waste Management, Street Cleansing, Bereavement, Parks, Grounds Maintenance, Highway Design and Maintenance, Traffic Management, Road Safety, Transportation, Engineering Consultancy and Car Parking.

A service review has been undertaken to secure continuous service improvement building upon our success in relation to the Waste agenda; Safe Routes in Communities to name but a few. You will deliver a high profile customer focused service demonstrating innovation and your significant experience in managing organisational change.

You will have an impressive track record managing one of the services within the portfolio and the commitment and drive to move the service forward and to address future challenges such as the waste disposal agenda and collaboration opportunities with adjacent local authorities.

If you're ready to take on a unique challenge that has been created through retirement, your journey starts here. Apply online at our website.

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