Green Space and Street Scene Supervisor


Company:	Erewash Borough Council
Salary:	£35,570 to £39,481 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ilkeston, DE7 4RA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Lead the transformation of Erewash’s green spaces and street scenes. Make a lasting impact in your community.

Erewash Borough Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Green Space and Street Scene Supervisor to join Operational Services in the Place Directorate. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee the delivery of high-quality services across parks, play areas, and public spaces - ensuring they are safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone.

Your Role:

• Supervise teams working across iconic green spaces like Victoria Park, West Park, and Pewit Coronation Meadows.

• Manage grounds maintenance, play area inspections, sports pitch upkeep, landscaping, and street cleansing.

• Respond to issues such as fly-tipping, vandalism, and safety hazards with practical, timely solutions.

• Support borough-wide events with traffic management and site preparation.

• Contribute to the design and improvement of play areas and street scene enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and council policies.

• Monitor contractor performance and maintain inspection schedules.

Be Part of “Wild About Erewash”

This role plays a key part in delivering the council’s “Wild About Erewash” campaign - our commitment to nature restoration, tree planting, and enhancing biodiversity across the borough. You’ll help balance formal and informal green space management, supporting a greener, wilder Erewash for future generations.

Why Work with Us?

• Make a visible difference in your local community.

• Be part of exciting environmental and public space initiatives.

• Work with a supportive team in a varied and rewarding role.

• Enjoy excellent public sector benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits of Working for Us:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year

• Free workplace car parking within the Borough

• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development

• Family friendly flexible working policies available

• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions

• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme

• Access to the employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Apply now and help shape the future of Erewash’s green spaces and public environments.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Essential requirements

What You’ll Bring: • Experience in local authority, amenity horticulture, or street cleansing. • Strong planning, communication, and team leadership skills. • Calm under pressure, fair, professional, and solution focused. • Desirable (but not essential): knowledge of play area maintenance, herbicide use, burial operations, sports pitch prep, traffic management, and road sweeping.

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