Neighbourhood Services Area Manager

Northumberland Fire Group; Alnwick, Spittal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services organization based in England is seeking a Neighbourhood Services Area Manager to oversee a team of 100 staff responsible for waste collection, street cleaning, and other community services. The role demands significant relationship-building with stakeholders and effective resource management. Applicants should possess relevant experience and a full UK Driving Licence. The position offers a salary range of £50,269 to £54,495 and numerous benefits including generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus rising leave after 5 years

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme with flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing productive stakeholder relationships.
• Proven track record managing large operational teams.
• Experience in maintaining high service quality under budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources for kerbside waste, recycling, and street cleaning.
• Oversee teams delivering grounds maintenance and public services.
• Ensure operational performance aligns with council standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Operational staff management

Resource management

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

# Neighbourhood Services Area Manager## Job InformationROLE OF THE JOBYou will work with local communities and other key stakeholder organisations to maintain and improve local environmental quality in Northumberland.You will be responsible for managing a large team of around 100 staff including Senior Team Leaders, Team Leaders and Technical Officers and through them, the operational front-line staff in a designated area. You will be accountable for the effective performance and delivery of the following functions: Kerbside waste and recycling collections, street cleaning, grounds maintenance, public toilets, cemeteries and Churchyards.**REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB*** You will have significant experience of developing productive relationships with stakeholders, managing resources including depots, vehicle fleet and equipment and effectively managing large numbers of operational staff through others.* You will be focused on creating a safe working environment for all and delivering good quality, value for money services for our residents.* A full UK Driving LicenceNorthumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website .We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: * 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.**Facebook**: **LinkedIn**: **Further information** Please note that this is a full time position.For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes . We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. **Alternative application format:** British Sign Language: For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: dial 018001 01670 623930 Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.### Neighbourhood Services Area Manager* **Salary** £50,269 - £54,495* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** ncc/TP/15906/2533/DE* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 11 January, 2026* **Job Category** Executive / Managerial* **Directorate** Place and Regeneration* **Location** Alnwick Lionheart Depot and Tweedmouth Depot, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 09 December, 2025