Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Makerfield Depot

Salary: Grade 14, £63,742 - £68,222 per annum.

37 hours per week - Hybrid working 4 days per week in the office

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

It’s an exciting time to join Wigan as Service Manager - Street Cleansing and Green Spaces. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead a major modernisation programme, including implementing new digital technologies, transforming service delivery models and shaping the future direction of environmental services across Wigan

This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for frontline services, leading large operational teams and driving innovation, performance and continuous improvement. Working closely with residents, elected members, partners and colleagues, you'll play a key role shaping sustainable services that support Wigan's communities and the Council's Progress with Unity priorities.

About you:

We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring leader who is passionate about delivering excellent public services and making a visible difference to local communities. You'll bring experience of leading large teams, managing budgets and driving service improvement within a complex environment. With strong communication, partnership-building and problem-solving skills, you'll be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and leading change. A relevant professional qualification, management expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and excellent service delivery are essential. Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to creating thriving, sustainable neighbourhoods and empowering teams to deliver their best every day.

About us:

Join #TeamWigan and play a pivotal role in delivering services that make a visible difference to residents every day. You'll lead dedicated teams responsible for parks, green spaces, arboriculture and street cleansing, working in a supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration and community impact. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of environmental services through modern technology, service redesign and transformational change. In return, you'll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team, helping deliver cleaner, greener and more vibrant neighbourhoods across the borough.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

We recognise that on occasion candidates may use AI tools. Please read our applying authentically section below before submitting your application.

For further information, please contact Helen Dennis, Assistant Director Environmental Services & Operational Development on H.Dennis1@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates Wednesday 16th December 2026

All Other Candidates Thursday 17th December 2026

This is a politically restricted role

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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