Head of Sustainability and Resource Management

The Head of Sustainability and Resource Management at London Borough of Hillingdon will lead environmental services, developing strategies for transport, waste management, and parking. The role requires experience in budget management, political engagement, and delivering complex change programs. Candidates should have a strong background in strategic leadership within environmental services, with knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards. This is a full-time position based in London.
As a key member of our corporate management team, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Hillingdon's Environmental services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and delivering excellent outcomes through key strategies such as Strategic Transport Policies, Highway's investment Strategy and programme, Waste Management Strategies, Commercial strategy, and Parking Strategy.

This critical role involves taking responsibility for the effective management of the allocated department/team budget, ensuring all budgets are kept within budgetary guidelines.
About You:

You will have experience of working, influencing, and engaging at a local and national political level and delivering complex multi-disciplinary change programmes and large capital schemes, including contract negotiation, management, and mitigating corporate and project risks.

You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of strategic leadership and management of environment or equivalent services at a senior level, with a detailed knowledge and understanding of legislation, government guidelines, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards relating to these functional areas.

Able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and provide inspiration and direction for the team.