Assistant Head of Parks (Technical)

Selection criteria:
Essential:
Previous senior management experience including responsibility for the management of a team.
Minimum: City & Guilds Horticulture Stage II, NVQ II or a National Certificate in Amenity Horticulture.
Extensive experience in horticulture and plant production.
Experience of statutory, regulatory, strategic and operational procedures for composting.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work within a team.
Experience of managing budgets, resources and staff and leading a team with the ability to motivate and develop staff at all levels whilst working towards set targets and deadlines.
Ability to prepare documents and reports.
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
Experience of using IT to improve service delivery.
Self-motivated, innovative and capable of working under pressure.
Full clean valid driving licence.

Desirable:
Knowledge of the content of the Waste Management Licence, Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 2000, Risk and COSSH Assessments.
Experience/knowledge of PRINCE2 or other project management process.
Experience of local government.
An understanding of the operations and functions of a local authority.
Knowledge of the Council’s Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and the Isle of Man Government Procedures for Capital Projects (including requirements for Petitioning purposes).
Political sensitivity.
For more details and to apply contact lbrown@douglas.gov.im or 696455.