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Following a departmental review, an exciting opportunity has become available to join our high- performing-team who manage parks and open spaces in Enfield.

Grounds Supervisor in our Parks Team

| Enfield Council

Location: Enfield

Salary: £37,068 – £38,058

Full Time: 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 05/01/2025

Job Description

Enfield Council is a dynamic local authority driven by a clear vision of how we will transform the borough, address inequality, and create a lifetime of opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and learns in Enfield.

Following a departmental review, an exciting opportunity has become available to join our high- performing-team who manage parks and open spaces in Enfield.

Are you an experienced supervisor? Do you have the passion to lead a team to succeed?  This exciting opportunity requires a motivated individual who can contribute to the delivery of innovative ground’s services. You will need to be able to communicate to a range of groups, as well as lead a front-line team.

You will need to be:

  • An experienced supervisor in the grounds maintenance, parks, horticulture or landscaping sector.
  • Able to issue and monitor work schedules and forecast future works.
  • Understand and able to use machinery safely and competently
  • Able to adapt to different requests and priorities and remain calm and decisive during times of pressure.
  • Competent in line management supervision and direction to a team of front-line team members, ensuring consistency and high standards in service provision.

You will need to hold a clean car driving licence.

Joining Enfield means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Enfield to be a positive and a welcoming place to work. You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Steve Wicker on 079039 70081 for an informal discussion.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents.

Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do – by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you – and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Why it’s great to work for Enfield Council:

  • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
  • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
  • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
  • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
  • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
  • 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers

How To Apply

To apply, please follow the link below. Good luck!

To apply for this job please visit careers.enfield.gov.uk.