Interim Head of Waste & Green Spaces

Interim Head of Waste & Green Spaces £650 per day Inside IR35 3 Months London Local Authority Hybrid   Interviews to be ASAP.   This is a key leadership position with strategic oversight of Waste Services, Street Cleansing, and Green Space Management, driving service transformation, compliance, and innovation, while supporting borough-wide environmental, financial, and sustainability objectives. You’ll be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of high-impact front line services, overseeing budgets of up to £29m, and working closely with elected members and senior stakeholders to improve service outcomes, biodiversity, and resident satisfaction.   About the Interim Head of Waste & Green Spaces role: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of waste collections, recycling, street cleansing, open spaces, cemeteries, crematoria, and environmental initiatives Drive innovation and continuous improvement across services, embedding a culture focused on residents and front line excellence Develop and implement strategic environmental and green space initiatives in line with the Council’s climate change and carbon reduction goals Lead the commercial management of council assets including depots, golf courses, and civic amenity sites – maximising value and operational efficiency Work cross-departmentally to influence planning, housing, highways, and enforcement strategy Play a lead role in delivering Medium Term Financial Forecast (MTFF) savings through efficient operations and commercial innovation  Your previous experience as an Interim Head of Waste & Green Spaces: Proven experience at Head of Service level or above within a local authority environment Track record of leading and transforming environmental services including waste, cleansing, parks or green spaces Strong financial oversight and experience managing large operational budgets Able to work in politically sensitive environments with regular councillor and resident engagement Deep understanding of legislative frameworks including the Environmental Act, H&S compliance, and contract management Confident in strategic planning, project management, procurement, and delivering measurable service improvements Capable of overseeing complex operations at multiple sites, including depot and workforce management  If this Interim Head of Waste & Green Spaces opportunity sounds of interest, please send a CV to Nikki or Josie. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch if you know someone suitable.) Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the application and interview process