Streetscene Lead - EAD07987

We are seeking applications for the role of Streetscene Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of operatives, squad leaders and shift planners in the daily delivery of frontline services such as street cleansing and grounds maintenance. The postholder will also oversee the work programme relating to Service Level Agreements for Housing and the Leisure Trust. You will be reporting to the Greenspace & Streetscene Manager, and working to ensure successful delivery of a high standard of team performance & productivity., Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary. The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.Charter of Commitment The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.
• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.
• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
  
  The ability to work using your own initiative, and to plan and prioritise workload, while ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations, with adherence to all council policies & procedures is an essential criteria of this role. Budget responsibility along with ordering of materials will be required.
You will ideally have a horticultural or Neighbourhood Services background, have proven experience of successfully leading, supporting and encouraging a frontline team, and experience of working with grounds maintenance plant and associated equipment, in accordance with safe systems at work. The successful candidate will require excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will involve daily interaction with Councillors, employees, Council Officers and members of the public. A full driving licence is essential for this role., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.