Director of Highway Operations and Street Scene
London Boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth
Circa £130,000
Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth are neighbouring boroughs in South West London. In 2016 the two councils entered a shared staffing arrangement between the boroughs has been cemented with a single Chief Executive and senior management team, who lead a workforce of over 3,000 staff (excluding schools) to deliver high quality services to residents.
In many ways they are contrasting boroughs. Wandsworth has a young and ever-changing population and is home to some of inner London’s biggest developments and estate regeneration. From the Alton Estate in Roehampton, on the brink of major regeneration, to Nine Elms in Battersea, where a new community is growing alongside Apple’s London Campus and the US Embassy, it is home to strong, diverse communities. In Richmond upon Thames, home to world class open spaces, heritage gems and sporting legends, the demographic is older and more stable. Residents are always at the heart of what Richmond and Wandsworth do. Both have a well-evidenced history as excellent councils with exceptional levels of resident satisfaction.
THE ROLE
This high-profile role will lead on some of the most important and visible services for the 513,000 residents across the boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth.
With responsibility for managing street scene infrastructure, inspection, network management, building maintenance, enforcement and emergency planning, you will recognise the unique offer of both boroughs, known for their iconic landmarks, rich histories and exciting, diverse culture scenes.
We’re looking for a creative leader who will drive change and transformation at scale, and fundamentally, be passionate about delivering the best services for our residents.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information please contact Sunita Patel on 07561 708023 or sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com or Chloe Foster on 020 3971 0838 or chloe.foster@starfishsearch.com
ROLE PROFILETimeline
Closing Date – 6 October 2024
Longlist Meeting – w/c 14 October 2024
Preliminary Interviews – w/c 21 October 2024
Shortlist Meeting – w/c 28 October 2024
1:1 Meetings with Senior Leadership – w/c 4 November 2024
Final Interviews – w/c 11 November 2024
