Vacancy ID:
1993
Department:
City & Neighbourhood Services Department
Section:
Neighbourhood Services
Contract type:
Fixed Term Contract
Vacancy type:
Full-time
Salary:
£39,862 - £42,839 per annum
Vacancy closing date:
23 Mar 2026: Before 12 midnight

About the role

There is currently one full time, fixed term contract post until 31 July 2028, subject to review.
 
 As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will be responsible to the relevant line manager for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective Open Spaces and Streetscene Services and associated functions, in their area of responsibility in line with the department’s strategies and long term vision.

You will ensure the delivery of operations in accordance with the principles of performance management and the council’s policies concerning a total quality approach to ensure the required standards of service quality and customer focus are maintained at all times.

You will be responsible for the effective supervision, development and motivation of staff to ensure the allocated work is achieved with maximum efficiency, within agreed time and budget targets.

You will liaise effectively with and assist managers in other service areas within the department in the management of these service areas and in ensuring operations are effectively and efficiently delivered to agreed standards and costs.

You will liaise closely and effectively with trade unions to ensure effective industrial relations are maintained at all times. 

About the department

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents.  This includes:

  • Open Space & Street Scene – Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
  • Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration – Overseeing community centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
  • Regulatory & City Services – Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.
  • Strategic Waste Management – Leading waste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful services to enhance the quality of life in Belfast.

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