Interim Assistant Director of Environment

London Borough
Hackney

Starfish Search is supporting a London Borough to appoint an Interim Assistant Director of Environment to provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of frontline services, ensuring high-quality service delivery and supporting the council’s environmental ambitions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery of high-quality frontline services, driving continuous improvement and performance
  • Work closely with the Director, elected members and key stakeholders to deliver council priorities
  • Oversee service planning, performance management and budget responsibility across the portfolio
  • Lead and support senior managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
  • Ensure effective partnership working with external organisations and community stakeholders
About You:
  • Significant senior leadership experience within environment services in local government
  • Strong understanding of one or more areas including waste, street cleansing, parks, highways, leisure or regulatory services
  • Proven ability to lead large, complex frontline service portfolios
  • Experience working effectively with elected members and senior stakeholders
  • A collaborative and visible leader with excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
To apply, please email a copy of your CV to: emily.hughes@starfishsearch.com