Director of Environmental and Commercial Services

Newstartmag; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in Greater London seeks a Director of Environmental & Commercial Services. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £109k and is focused on addressing climate emergency through leadership in waste management, streetscene, highways, and fleet services. This position requires hands-on experience in public service provision and promises an exciting professional challenge with a commitment to community well-being. Join a team dedicated to measurable change and high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of in-house provision.
• Well-informed appreciation of scrutiny in frontline services.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste, streetscene, highways, fleet management, and business development.
• Develop leadership skills while managing high-quality services.

Job description

Director of Environmental & Commercial Services

Salary: Up to £109k.

Expires: 23/02/2026.

Location: London.

Job Type: Full Time.

If you are considering your next career move, look no further than Reading BC. We’re setting the pace when it comes to responding to the climate emergency – ensuring that good intentions are backed up by the investment required to bring about measurable change. You’ll be assured by the political commitment to providing high quality, well‑resourced in‑house services, and the direct contribution you can make to quality of life in the borough. And you’ll be excited by the scale of our plans for the future, working across our region as well as delivering the best for Reading’s communities. It’s a professional challenge and an opportunity to relish.

With a remit that covers waste, streetscene, highways, fleet management and business development, this is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills. It’s essential that you already have hands‑on experience of in‑house provision, and that you have a well‑informed appreciation of the scrutiny that comes with frontline services.

Visit https://www.team-reading.co.uk to find out more, or contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Apply by clicking the Apply Now link below.