Directorate: Regeneration, Environmental and Planning
Pay Level: SML11 - £69,641 - £78,782 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
DBS requirement: Not required
The closing date for applications is midnight on 13th September
Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September
Slough Borough Council is looking for an experienced Head of Environmental Services to lead the frontline services that shape residents’ everyday experience of the borough. From waste and recycling to street cleansing, parks, open spaces and fleet operations, you will have the opportunity to make Slough cleaner, greener and healthier while strengthening pride in place across our diverse communities.
This is a senior leadership role with genuine scale and influence. You will lead 171 colleagues, oversee significant revenue and capital budgets, improve performance and value for money, and turn the Council’s ambitions into responsive, sustainable services. By working with residents, schools, businesses, partners and neighbouring authorities, you will champion better recycling, protect natural resources and help create welcoming public spaces for everyone.
We are seeking a credible, collaborative and commercially astute leader with strong environmental services expertise and a proven record of service improvement. If you can inspire high-performing teams, navigate a complex public-service environment and deliver lasting change for local people, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in Slough’s future.
Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
Accessibility and Support:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [email protected].
Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.
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Right to Work and Checks:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [email protected] before applying.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
How we recruit at Slough Borough Council
Our 8 Core Skills
At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.
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