About The Role
Durham County Council
Head of Environment
Salary: £131,207
County Durham is a vibrant, beautiful and diverse place supported by an ambitious county council. We’re a forward-thinking area with a strong sense of community. Our friendly people, fascinating history and beautiful natural environment, from the dales to the coast, are what makes our county great.
Due to the forthcoming retirement of our current head of service, we now have an amazing opportunity for an exceptional, experienced and dynamic leader looking to make the next step in their career, helping us to continue to deliver outstanding services to our residents, communities, businesses and visitors.
The role reports to our Corporate Director, Neighbourhoods and Climate Change, and will be a key member of the directorate’s senior management team. You’ll spearhead the delivery of a wide range of environmental services, both front line and strategic including all aspects of waste management, neighbourhood protection and enforcement, bereavement services, grounds maintenance, street cleansing, parks and countryside, allotments, fleet management, depots/workshops, landscape and ecological services and ensuring active participation in key partnerships such as Durham Heritage Coast, North Pennines National Landscape and North East Community Forest. You will also be responsible for driving our carbon reduction and sustainability agendas in response to the council’s climate and ecological emergency declarations.
We’re looking for someone who is inspiring, motivating and committed to developing our staff in a modern, compassionate, learning and caring culture. You’ll have significant experience of leading the delivery of operational frontline environmental services at a strategic leadership level. You will bring strong interpersonal skills alongside a thorough understanding of the national policy and legislative context. You’ll have passion and ideas to help the council achieve its ambitious carbon reduction, waste minimisation and environmental targets.
County Durham is a special place to live, work and visit. It’s a world class business destination, where industry and innovation are coupled with some of the most stunning landscapes. This is a truly exceptional opportunity to shape our future and yours.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690 463 or email: nick.raper@penna.com or Ali Tasker on 07514 724114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com.
Closing date: Friday 10th January 2025.
