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Make a real difference to places, people and the environment.

We’re looking for an experienced and values‑driven leader to join us as Head of Service – Parks and Environment. This is a senior role with real influence, leading services that shape how our places look, feel and function, now and for future generations.

You’ll provide strategic and professional leadership across a wide and diverse portfolio, helping us deliver high‑quality, sustainable services that make a positive difference for residents, communities and partners.

About the role

As Head of Service – Parks and Environment, you will lead the development and delivery of services including: 

• Parks and greenspaces
• Landscape architecture and contract services
• Environmental sustainability and climate change
• Biodiversity, forestry and the White Rose Forest programme
• Flood and water management
• Fly‑tipping enforcement and greenspace action teams
• Parking and related support services

You’ll ensure services are well‑managed, financially sustainable and performance‑focused, while embedding a strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and partnership working across the council and beyond.

Working as part of the senior management team, you’ll play a key role in advising senior officers and elected members, influencing strategy, and delivering outcomes that matter to our communities.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a senior leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery. You’ll have: 

• Significant senior leadership experience, with credibility at a strategic level
• A strong track record of leading, managing and developing people and services
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at political and senior levels
• In‑depth knowledge and experience within a relevant specialist area
• Strong financial and performance management capability
• Experience of leading change and improvement in complex environments
• A clear commitment to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
• A values‑led approach, with a strong sense of doing what’s right for residents 

You’ll also understand the wider local government context and be motivated to develop commercial and entrepreneurial approaches where appropriate.

What we offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a senior, influential role where your leadership will have a visible impact. You’ll be supported by committed colleagues and have the chance to shape services that support thriving, sustainable places.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced leader who is passionate about place, environment and public service, and you like the sound of this role, we’d really encourage you to apply! Please read the attached Job Profile and Focus Sheet for further information.

Katherine Armitage is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Salary: £62,474 to £73,056

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Environmental Health

Job Role: Head of Service