Royal Borough of Greenwich

Head of Parking Services
Salary details: £79,446 - £84,393
Reference: REC/24/86957
Closing Date: 24 September 2024 11:00 PM

About Us
Our Greenwich Plan sets out our vision for the next 4 years focusing on the changes we collectively want to see in our borough and Council. We want to become a more strategic, efficient and adaptive organisation, to deliver for our communities. Our workforce is key to making this happen.

Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services. Our vibrant, diverse communities span Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south. Royal Greenwich has a reputation for combining ambition with delivery. We are on a journey towards a low carbon future and the sustainability agenda will influence all areas of the Council’s work.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Council’s ambitions for our future transport network, implement high-profile schemes and maintain a strong grip on the delivery of key projects.

To be successful in this post you will be as comfortable with strategy as you are with leading large operations. You will need to bring energy, tenacity and strong communication skills. You will thrive on data and evaluation to evidence and inform delivery and service improvements.

Above all, you’ll be committed to delivering an efficient, well-connected network that our residents love – with a carbon footprint that we can be proud of, as well as delivering the councils Transport Strategy.

About the Role
Royal Greenwich is seeking a strong leader to be our Head of Parking to manage daily operations, lead transformation efforts, meet financial goals, stabilise services.

The job entails acting as the Lead Directorate Manager for Parking Services, overseeing the continuous improvement of parking services through strategic planning, effective resource management, and technology utilisation. This involves collaboration with partners, meeting targets within budget, and managing a team of up to 60 staff members.

Responsibilities include delivering various parking services such as enforcement, permit issuance, and revenue collection while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

The role involves recruiting, training, and leading staff dispersed across different locations, fostering a skilled and adaptable workforce.

About You
We’re looking for a strong and highly motivated leader, who is a team player with energy and a strong commitment to probity, honesty and openness, treating people consistently, fairly and with respect.

You’ll have comprehensive knowledge of the environmental and regeneration issues facing the borough and the ability to interpret, model and articulate a strong strategic vision for service quality and continuous improvement.

Able to understand complex policy issues and present them to a range of stakeholders, you’ll have excellent communication skills – written, presentational, in negotiations. With strong leadership skills, you’ll bring the ability to both lead and support while maintaining high levels of accountability throughout the organisation.

Able to understand complex policy issues and present them to a range of stakeholders, you’ll be a strategic thinker with the ability to create, lead and deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits of working for us
Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.

Employee benefits include:

- A range of flexible working arrangements
- Excellent pension scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels
- Vibrant staff support networks
- GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
- Payroll giving scheme
- Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
- Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service

If you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of Transport in Greenwich, apply today. Join us in our mission to improve residents' lives and opportunities.

For further information and to apply, click here.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Nibbs, Assistant Director, Transport; [email protected] 

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact [email protected] or call 020-8921-8977