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Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

About the Company Turning waste into resources is our mission. We are seeking a dedicated Environmental and Compliance Manager for our UK metals refinery business in Dudley. You will ensure we remain one step ahead of the competition by managing key legislative requirements, planning, and permitting, ensuring our reputation grows alongside our business as we continue to close the loop on secondary resources. About the Role The Environmental and Compliance Manager will oversee compliance with environmental legislation and manage key responsibilities to support the business's growth and reputation. Responsibilities • Compliance & Legislation: Lead all aspects of environmental legislation and compliance to ensure the business meets all legal obligations., • Permitting & Notifications: Manage and oversee planning, environmental permitting, water discharge consents, and waste shipment notifications., • Strategic Growth: Proactively manage compliance requirements to support business expansion and maintain a competitive edge., • Management Reporting: Act as a core member of the local management team at the Dudley Operations, reporting directly to the Director Metals UK., • System Maintenance: Ensure adherence to integrated management standards and regulatory frameworks. Qualifications • Industry Expertise: A strong understanding of Environmental Permitting Regulations and experience within the waste or resource recovery sector., • Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO Management Systems, specifically ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001., • Regulatory Precision: Experience handling complex documentation such as water discharge and waste shipment notifications., • Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively as part of a local management team and engage with stakeholders., • Proactive Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to compliance that anticipates regulatory changes and business needs. Pay range and compensation package Salary range will be £45-50k dependent on experience + benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: ___ Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: ___ Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on ___to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Waste and Fleet Services to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on waste, street cleansing and fleet services, preparing and presenting evidence‑based reports and recommendations., • Act as the operational client for the Council’s Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract and the Waste‑to‑Resource (W2R) disposal contract, ensuring strong client‑side governance and value for money., • Work in partnership with service providers to deliver high‑quality household waste and recycling services, maximising recycling rates and customer satisfaction., • Ensure waste disposal arrangements are sustainable, cost‑effective and aligned with best‑value principles., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of end‑to‑end customer processes, ensuring services are accessible, efficient and customer‑focused., • Through contractual arrangements, support the maintenance of high standards of street cleanliness and the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping., • Provide expert professional advice on waste, fleet and related services, with particular emphasis on new and emerging legislation and best practice., • Lead the delivery of an effective, compliant and efficient Fleet Service, ensuring all vehicles and equipment meet legislative, licensing and safety requirements., • Ensure the Council’s vehicle and equipment fleet is optimised, shared where possible, and surplus assets are identified and disposed of appropriately., • Drive the development of an environmentally sustainable fleet, supporting the transition to lower‑emission vehicles where practical and affordable., • Ensure robust financial and resource management across all areas of responsibility, delivering agreed performance outcomes on time and within budget., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a constructive high‑support / high‑challenge approach., • Represent the Council externally with partners, agencies and professional networks, strengthening the Council’s reputation and influence regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service and professional conduct. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Proven experience operating at a senior level within waste, environmental, infrastructure or similarly complex operational services., • Strong client‑side contract management capability, including experience of managing large‑scale outsourced services and strategic partnerships., • A sound understanding of waste, recycling, fleet and environmental legislation, with the ability to translate regulatory change into effective service delivery., • Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen, including budget management, cost control and value‑for‑money decision‑making., • A customer‑focused mindset, with experience of improving end‑to‑end service processes and enhancing the customer journey., • The ability to work collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, service providers and partners to resolve complex or sensitive issues., • Strong people‑management skills, with a track record of leading performance, engagement and staff development in line with HR and OD best practice., • A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with experience of service transformation, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A commitment to the Council’s values and ‘One Team’ culture, acting as a visible champion for change, accountability and collaboration. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Protection Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Protection to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on environmental protection, regulatory and public protection services, preparing and presenting robust, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the effective and efficient delivery of the Council’s environmental protection and environmental enforcement services, ensuring statutory compliance and high professional standards., • Deliver customer‑focused Regulatory Services, including general licensing and taxi licensing, and fulfil the Council’s responsibilities as a Licensing Authority and local Weights and Measures Authority., • Lead the Council’s work on animal health and welfare, promoting the Animal Welfare Charter across the organisation and local communities., • Ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties relating to pest control and infestations under relevant legislation, including the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990., • Support responsible business practices and protect residents through an effective Trading Standards service, including product safety and underage sales enforcement., • Ensure delivery of the Council’s Environmental Health responsibilities, including food hygiene and safety, statutory nuisance and health and safety enforcement., • Work closely with the Head of Public Realm to maintain high standards of street cleanliness through coordinated enforcement, with a particular focus on reducing fly‑tipping., • Lead the management and coordinated response to unauthorised encampments, working with internal and external partners to minimise impacts on residents., • Ensure the Council delivers its responsibilities under the Duty to Protect, safeguarding vulnerable individuals and communities., • Manage and coordinate the Environment and Public Protection Business Support Team, ensuring efficient and effective service support., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging legislation and best practice across environmental health, regulatory and enforcement functions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach to drive improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong professional networks and partnerships to enhance reputation, learning and benchmarking., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within environmental health, regulatory services, public protection or enforcement‑based services in a complex, regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of environmental health, licensing, trading standards and enforcement legislation, with the ability to respond effectively to legislative change., • Proven ability to balance statutory responsibilities, customer focus and proportionate enforcement., • Experience of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinating services across organisational boundaries., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑risk issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of delivering services within tight governance and budgetary controls., • A collaborative, partnership‑focused approach, with experience of working effectively with internal services, partner agencies and businesses., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing teams in line with HR and OD best practice., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A strong commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Community Safety Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Community Safety to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on community safety, resilience and public protection, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Act as the Council’s lead officer for the statutory Community Safety Partnership, coordinating effective multi‑agency working with key partners including West Midlands Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the Violence Reduction Partnership., • Lead the Council’s response to antisocial behaviour, ensuring effective operational delivery and joined‑up planning with partner agencies., • Manage the effective deployment of the Borough Patrolling Service, supporting public protection and community safety across the borough, including enforcement activity relating to untaxed and abandoned vehicles., • Develop and deliver a range of community safety initiatives that raise awareness, strengthen prevention and support safer communities., • Lead the development and delivery of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Community Safety Strategy, addressing key areas including antisocial behaviour, hate crime, modern slavery and exploitation, extremism, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and serious violence., • Manage the Council’s CCTV and Concierge services, working closely with Housing and enforcement colleagues to support community safety outcomes., • Ensure delivery of a comprehensive emergency planning and resilience function, including training, exercising and on‑call arrangements, enabling the Council to meet its duties as a Category 1 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004., • Discharge the Council’s statutory Prevent duty, ensuring compliance with Home Office requirements and best practice., • Provide expert advice on new and emerging community safety and public protection legislation and policy., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, building strong partnerships and enhancing the Council’s profile regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, consistently modelling the highest standards of professionalism and public service leadership. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within community safety, public protection, emergency planning or a similarly complex, partnership‑driven environment., • A strong understanding of community safety legislation and policy, including antisocial behaviour, Prevent, serious violence and safeguarding‑related agendas., • Proven ability to lead and coordinate multi‑agency partnerships and statutory boards, influencing effectively across organisational boundaries., • Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans and initiatives that improve community outcomes and reduce risk., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues., • Strong operational leadership capability, including oversight of enforcement, CCTV, emergency planning or response‑based services., • Sound financial and performance management skills, with experience of delivering outcomes within agreed budgets and governance frameworks., • A people‑centred leadership style, with a track record of engaging, motivating and developing managers and teams., • High levels of integrity, resilience and sound judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change, collaboration and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Job title: Head of Service – Public Realm Grade/Salary: Band Hay 1 (circa £80,000) Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 37 hours Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury (Hybrid) Information Pack: Job Descriptions | We Are Sandwell Closing Date: 11/05/2026 Sandwell Council’s Environment & Public Protection Division is seeking a Head of Service – Public Realm to join its established team. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for designated service areas, ensuring delivery aligns with the Council Plan and wider corporate priorities. You will lead service planning, performance improvement and transformation, manage significant budgets, and provide high‑level professional advice to senior officers, Cabinet Members and elected members. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will contribute to corporate strategy, lead cross‑council initiatives, and deputise for the Service Director as required to ensure effective, efficient and customer‑focused service delivery. In this role you will: • Provide high‑level professional advice to the Council, Cabinet Members and senior leaders on public realm, grounds maintenance and countryside services, preparing and presenting clear, evidence‑based reports., • Lead the development and maintenance of the Council’s public realm, maximising resident enjoyment and utility while minimising antisocial behaviour., • Deliver a consistent, reliable and cost‑effective grounds maintenance service, ensuring agreed and published standards across public realm, open and green spaces., • Ensure the high‑quality maintenance of parks and open spaces, supporting safe, welcoming and attractive environments for residents and visitors., • Lead the management and development of the Council’s countryside services, including responsibility for waterbodies and natural assets., • Ensure effective integration between the Council’s internal grounds maintenance services and the Integrated Waste and Street Cleansing Contract, maintaining high standards of street cleanliness., • Ensure the Council’s tree stock is managed effectively, balancing public safety, environmental sustainability and long‑term asset health., • Maintain the visual presentation of the borough through the prompt clearance of fly‑tipping, working closely with Public Protection colleagues to reduce incidents through improved enforcement., • Manage external commissions for assigned services, including those delivered with Housing colleagues, ensuring services meet agreed standards and are fully recharged., • Act as the Council’s professional lead on greening and rewilding, identifying, delivering and communicating opportunities that support biodiversity and climate ambitions., • Work with senior colleagues to deliver capital improvement projects in parks and open spaces, ensuring projects are delivered robustly to time, cost and quality., • Promote and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare across the Council’s open spaces and visitor attractions., • Lead and support managers through effective performance management, adopting a high‑support / high‑challenge approach that drives accountability and improvement., • Ensure robust financial and resource management, delivering agreed outcomes and performance targets on time and within budget., • Represent the Council externally, strengthening partnerships, sharing best practice and enhancing the Council’s reputation regionally and nationally., • Champion health, safety, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, modelling the highest standards of public service leadership at all times. Attributes that you would bring to the role: • Senior leadership experience within public realm, grounds maintenance, environmental services or open‑space management in a complex operational environment., • A strong understanding of public realm operations, asset management and the delivery of services that balance community use, safety and environmental sustainability., • Proven experience of managing outsourced and commissioned services, including contract performance, integration and value‑for‑money delivery., • Knowledge of tree management, countryside services or green infrastructure, with a commitment to biodiversity, greening and rewilding agendas., • Experience of delivering capital projects and service improvements within tight governance, budget and performance frameworks., • Confidence and credibility in advising elected members and senior leaders on operational, financial and reputational issues., • Strong financial and performance‑management capability, with experience of managing budgets, resources and outcomes., • A collaborative leadership style, with experience of working across services and with partner organisations to deliver shared outcomes., • A people‑focused approach, with a proven track record of engaging, developing and motivating managers and teams., • High levels of professional integrity, resilience and judgement, reflecting the standards expected of senior public office holders., • A clear commitment to the Council’s values, the ‘One Team’ culture and being a visible champion for change and continuous improvement. Why Sandwell Council? At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough. To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Sukhy Lall on Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role. If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at . If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV. If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact

Candidates with 8+ years of experience in IT industry and with strong.Net Core/Azure Cloud Service/Azure DevOps.This is a client facing role and hence should have strong communication skills.This is for a US client and the resource should be hands‑on - experience in coding and Azure Cloud.Working

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. What does the role look like? You will work closely with the wider Aftermarket team to ensure that Engineering is supporting the growth of the Aftermarket business, maintaining our outstanding reputation for customer service, and putting the safety of our products as our number one priority. You will oversee teams in each of the sites, providing leadership and guidance as well as setting the vision, strategy and objectives that they will work to. You will also work closely with other areas, such as Business Development, Customer Services, Field Service Representatives and Maintenance Operations. Your voice will ensure that the technical and regulatory requirements are respected throughout the business, but you will also ensure that the commercial and business development objectives are supported by the Engineering strategy. You will also be responsible for executing activities to time, cost and quality measures, and will be a key decision-maker in Engineering resource management, budgeting and forecasting and schedule definition. You will be a good people manager across international borders; fostering a sense of community and cohesion in the Aftermarket Engineering teams, coaching managers of managers and individual contributors, supporting the development of our talent, being candid but fair with feedback and acting with empathy in all situations. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? *Demonstrate confident executive presence as the Aftermarket Engineering focal facing out to senior leadership and executive leadership team as well as senior leaders in the customer base. *Monitor the technical support of all products in both the Safran MROs and the field - Take action where help is required. *Be responsible for resource management - liaison with Engineering Site Leads to ensure projects are adequately resourced. Identify and resolve gaps with Senior Management and manage succession plans with each Site Lead. *Provide oversight of financial & budgetary controls - Actively manage Aftermarket Engineering costs. *Oversee the development of an Aftermarket technology roadmap aligned to business development and strategic plans. *Oversee the development of Aftermarket engineers including providing mentoring, leading individual Performance Connection (PC) discussions and engineering Leadership Development Reviews (LDR) *Proactively engage and lead the team through the deployment of CMS and the Collins cultural path, advocating the company values in all aspects of everything you do. *Improve Engineering productivity through Continuous Improvement . *Ensure process adherence and compliance to internal, regulatory and customer requirements, in particular ensuring full compliance with the Safety Management System and participation in the Product Safety Review Board. *Establish strategic relationships with customers developing technical relationships in support of new business opportunities. What will you bring to the role? Essential skills: *Proven ability to set vision, lead multi site engineering teams, and represent Engineering confidently to senior and executive leadership. *Deep understanding of engineering processes, product safety, compliance, regulatory requirements, and Safety Management Systems. *Demonstrated success managing managers, developing talent across international sites, and overseeing resource planning, budgeting, and performance. Desirable skills: *Experience building technical relationships with customers and supporting business development activities. *Familiarity with Lean, CMS deployment, or similar CI methodologies to drive engineering efficiency. *Understanding of product lifecycle support, field service needs, and aftermarket engineering environments. *Experience managing budgets, controlling engineering costs, and linking engineering strategy to commercial goals. *Ability to work effectively with Business Development, Customer Services, Field Service Representatives, and Operations. *Experience leading teams through organisational or cultural change initiatives. *Ability to develop and oversee a long term engineering or aftermarket technology roadmap

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