Deputy Operations Manager - Green Spaces and Cemeteries Services (Internal only)Council

37 hours per week

As part of a new Green Spaces and Sustainability Service, Bridgend County Borough Council is looking to recruit an initially short-term secondment opportunity. Support the Operations Manager (Green Spaces and Cemeteries) in the delivery of efficient and effective operational and financial management of the Green Spaces (including Urban and Rural Grass Cutting) and Cemeteries operational teams, co-ordinating service delivery across multiple operational teams and Superintendents, and ensuring the effective deployment of resources, performance management and continuous service improvement. 

The service aims to provide a visible, responsive, and proactive service focused on improving the appearance and day-to-day condition of neighbourhoods, town centres, and community spaces across the county borough. You will lead a practical, highly visible “can-do” function, demonstrating the council’s commitment to maintaining, enhancing, and investing in its places.

If you feel you are the person for this role and meet the essential criteria of the job then we look forward to hearing from you. 

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post

Closing Date: 04 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: 09 November 2026

Interview Date: 18 December 2026

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