Senior Supervisor Streetscene
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,147- £43,236 per annum (Up to £44,472 for exceptional performance once in post) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lymington, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | New Forest District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you a dynamic and confident leader ready to develop our frontline environmental services?
This is a key operational role within our Public Realm and Sustainability Service, responsible for the effective delivery of a wide range of services including street cleansing, fly-tip clearance, and public convenience cleaning. You will manage a team of supervisors and indirectly a large team of front-line staff and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with our environmental and corporate priorities.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital role in delivering visible front-line services for residents, visitors & businesses across the district, supporting wider council initiatives, and responding to the challenges of extreme weather and emergency situations.
About you
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with proven substantial experience in managing and motivating teams and managing performance.
You will have a strong understanding of health and safety, and be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, including, suppliers, and community groups.
You will hold:
At least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent, to include Maths and English.
Full knowledge of Manual Handling Safe Practise and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
A Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.
Desirable IOSH Managing Safely qualification and Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent in a relevant discipline
What’s in it for you?
£40,147- £43,236 per annum (Up to £44,472 for exceptional performance once in post)
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Hybrid Working
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Stewart Phillips (Grounds & Streetscene Manager) on 02380 285386 or 02380 285361
Closing date: 31st March 2026
Interview Date: 14th / 15th April 2026
This is a key operational role within our Public Realm and Sustainability Service, responsible for the effective delivery of a wide range of services including street cleansing, fly-tip clearance, and public convenience cleaning. You will manage a team of supervisors and indirectly a large team of front-line staff and contractors, manage budgets, and ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with our environmental and corporate priorities.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a vital role in delivering visible front-line services for residents, visitors & businesses across the district, supporting wider council initiatives, and responding to the challenges of extreme weather and emergency situations.
About you
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with proven substantial experience in managing and motivating teams and managing performance.
You will have a strong understanding of health and safety, and be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders, including, suppliers, and community groups.
You will hold:
At least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent, to include Maths and English.
Full knowledge of Manual Handling Safe Practise and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
A Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.
Desirable IOSH Managing Safely qualification and Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent in a relevant discipline
What’s in it for you?
£40,147- £43,236 per annum (Up to £44,472 for exceptional performance once in post)
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision
Hybrid Working
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
About us
As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.
At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)
If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.
To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.
Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work: Working for NFDC
After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Stewart Phillips (Grounds & Streetscene Manager) on 02380 285386 or 02380 285361
Closing date: 31st March 2026
Interview Date: 14th / 15th April 2026
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