Head of Operations - Grounds Maintenance and Streets
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £58,142.00 to £62,197.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 58142 - 62197 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL51 9JZ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUN20251838 |
Summary
Head of Operations- Grounds and Streets£58,142 £62,197 Per AnnumFull time, PermanentCheltenhamWe’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time. Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.About the roleUbico is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations for Grounds and Streets to oversee the delivery of high-quality grounds maintenance and street cleaning services across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this pivotal role will provide strong leadership and operational oversight, ensuring our streets, parks, and open spaces remain clean, safe, and welcoming. The successful candidate will drive innovation and efficiency, embed sustainable practices, and uphold Ubico’s values while working closely with partners to identify and deliver growth opportunities.You will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a wide range of services including grass cutting, tree care, street cleansing, fly-tip removal, and maintenance of sports pitches and cemeteries. A key focus will be on implementing biodiversity and environmental initiatives that support local and national climate goals. You’ll ensure services meet the highest standards of quality, value for money, and visual impact, aiming for prestigious recognitions such as Green Flag awards. This is a unique opportunity to shape vital services that positively impact community well-being and environmental outcomes across our regionsYou will needFull driving licence and own car available and insured for business use. This role will require travel across Gloucestershire and West OxfordshireRelevant degree or professional qualification in environmental management, horticulture or equivalent experience.Knowledge and experience of NEBOSH would be desirable.Experience of having operated as a member of a senior management team.Experience of providing advice to, and influencing, multi-function teams.Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders demonstrating effective partnership working, and collaboration.Ultimately we are looking for an experienced Head of Operations but we would also welcome applications from candidates looking to step up in their career. Fundamentally, we want to give you the tools to support you, harness your potential and grow within your role long term.If you would like further information about this role, please have a look at the attached job description and person specifications. What can we offer you?26 days paid annual leave (pro rata for part time) plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days plus BH ‘s after 5 yearsPension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earningEnhanced holiday scheme which gives you the option to buy or sell up to 1 weeks annual leave (pro rate for p/t)Employee discount scheme via our Unity Rewards app, which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.Access to a free confidential employee assistance helpline 24/7Health and wellbeing support including free eye tests for applicable rolesFree annual flu vaccinationsFull PPE suppliedFree tea and coffeeFree on site parkingOpportunities for progressionOngoing trainingTo apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacanciesSafer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.