The Environment & Climate Team Manager leads a team delivering environmental education, service innovation, recycling, waste services, climate action and open space project management across St Helens Borough Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the delivery of policies, strategies and service improvements.
- Working with community groups and elected members, including attending out‑of‑hours meetings.
- Leading engagement and education programmes across Waste, Open Spaces and Climate.
- Delivering environmental projects, funding bids, Green Flag applications, Section 106/woodland schemes, PSDS & BNG projects.
- Managing and responding to customer enquiries and complaints.
- Managing tender preparation, contractor management and administration for environmental works.
- Identifying and applying for external funding and preparing required progress reports.
- Contributing to the commercial development of parks, open spaces and allotments.
- Leading service transformation and digital/mobile system implementation.
- Promoting excellent customer care and continuous service improvement.
- Working flexibly within a small team and supporting and developing colleagues.
- Liaising with internal departments and external organisations to ensure effective service delivery.
- Taking part in directorate, multi‑agency and partner projects.
Essential Requirements
- Strong knowledge of environmental services, local authority operations and relevant legislation.
- Understanding of Health & Safety requirements, Green Flag standards, financial management and contract management principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- Confident problem‑solver who can think creatively and develop practical, innovative solutions.
- Ability to provide sound, objective advice and demonstrate commercial and political awareness.
- Strong relationship‑building skills, working effectively with colleagues, contractors, partners and community stakeholders.
- Ability to assess risks, prioritise tasks and manage work to tight deadlines.
- Good organisational and project management skills.
- Experience managing staff and contractors in customer‑focused environments.
- Proven experience in budget management, service performance, contract monitoring and auditing.
- Experience developing and delivering environmental projects and working with volunteers.
- Degree level or similar relevant qualification or experience.
- Confident in all spoken aspects of the role and holding a full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- The opportunity to make a real difference in your community
Equality & Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion and who will help us transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed in the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
Contact: andycutts@sthelens.gov.uk
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