Assistant Head of Parks (Technical)

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