Jul 25, 2026

Streetscene Assistant Manager

Job Description

Pay: £20.72-£26.78 per hour Job Description: IMH Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Street Scene Manager for our client based in Doncaster, DN5. Key Duties * Day to management of street scene services including street cleansing and grounds maintenance, in line with the service standards and targets. * Manage teams of operational staff, setting performance expectations, monitoring productivity and addressing any issues. * Ensure compliance with environmental legislations, health & safety and council policies. * Manage operational budgets * Respond to queries, complaints and service requests * Work with key stakeholders (councillors, community groups, other council departments) Core Experience * Proven experience working within local government street scene operations, including grounds maintenance, street cleansing, and associated environmental services. * Strong understanding of operational service standards, health & safety requirements, and compliance within a public‑sector context. Operational & Resource Management * Demonstrated ability to deploy, coordinate and monitor resources (people, vehicles, equipment) to ensure efficient service delivery. * Experience planning daily/weekly work schedules, responding to service demands, and reallocating resources to meet priorities. People Management * Experience supervising operational teams, including task allocation, performance monitoring, coaching, and supporting staff development. * Ability to manage attendance, address performance issues, and maintain positive working relationships across teams. Budget & Financial Awareness * Working knowledge of budget management and monitoring expenditure within operational services. * Ability to contribute to forecasting, track spend against budgets and identify opportunities for efficiencies. Skills & Competencies * Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. * Good communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for liaising with staff, managers, contractors and the public. * Competent in using digital systems for scheduling, reporting, and recording operational data. * Commitment to high service standards, customer focus, and continuous improvement. They need to have a full driving licence and obviously be able to drive. Working hours are 37hrs p/w, shift pattern could be 5 days Mon-Fri or 4 days e.g. Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri Work Location: In person

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