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Appointment of Cleansing Manager
Grade: NJC SCP 24-28 (£36,581 – £40,444 per annum), plus annual pay rise in accordance with NJC terms and conditions.
Contract Period: Full Time
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Leave Entitlement: 23 days per annum, plus two statutory days, plus bank/public holidays (pro rata)
We’re looking for a confident, practical and people-focused Cleansing Manager to lead our frontline cleansing service.This is a hands-on management role where no two days will necessarily look the same. You’ll be responsible for making sure our cleansing teams have the people, vehicles, equipment and support they need to deliver a reliable, safe and high-quality service across Bridgwater.
You’ll lead the Cleansing Assistant Supervisor, Cleansing Operatives and Road Sweeping Operatives. You’ll be planning rotas and workloads, maintaining service cover and making sure standards are consistently met.
As Cleansing Manager, you will:
• Lead, support and develop our frontline teams;
• Plan rotas, workloads, leave and service cover across our seven-day operation;
• Oversee litter picking, bin emptying, road sweeping, fly-tip removal, needle collections and other cleansing activities;
• Manage performance, attendance, one-to-ones, appraisals and return-to-work meetings;
• Plan and optimise routes to improve efficiency and service delivery utilising data to inform decisions.
• Respond to operational issues, resident enquiries, complaints and service requests;
• Plan cleansing arrangements for Council and community events;
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, including risk assessments, PPE and safe systems of work;
• Oversee vehicles, sweepers, equipment, maintenance and defect reporting;
• Monitoring operational costs, contractors and resources; and
• Writing committee reports and assisting with budget management, procurement and contractor relationships. Identify opportunities to improve the service and how we work.
The ideal candidate will be:
• You don’t necessarily need to come from a local authority background.
• You might currently work in street cleansing, waste, environmental services, highways, grounds maintenance, logistics, facilities, fleet or another frontline operational service.
• What matters is that you have experience of leading operational employees and understand what it takes to keep a busy service running efficiently.
• You’ll need to be comfortable organising people and resources, solving problems, making decisions and having clear conversations when standards aren’t being met.
You’ll also need:
• strong leadership and communication skills;
• experience of managing rotas and allocating work;
• experience of managing attendance and performance;
• a good understanding of health and safety in an operational environment;
• good organisational and IT skills;
• financial awareness for budgeting and an understanding of value for money;
• the ability to interrogate data to identify efficiencies
• a full UK driving licence; and
• flexibility to support the service when required, including some evenings, weekends and emergencies.
• Experience within cleansing, waste, grounds, highways or environmental services would be an advantage, as would a relevant management or health and safety qualification, but we’re equally interested in applicants with strong transferable operational management experience.
Download our application pack or contact the Council’s HR department on 01278 427692 or e-mail [email protected]create new email
Applications must be received by Friday 6th November 2026 and returned to [email protected]create new email
Interview date Friday 13th November
Please note CVs will not be considered
PLEASE NOTE – The job offer will be subject to a pre employment medical and satisfactory references. Applicants must be able to provide the details of both a personal and employer referee who will be contacted if you are successful gaining the position.
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the Council’s HR department on 01278 427692
Appointment of Community Engagement Officer - Pride in Place Programme
Grade: NJC SCP: 18-23 (£31,537 – £34,434 per annum), plus annual pay rise in accordance with NJC terms and conditions.
Contract Period: Fixed term for 18 months*
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Leave Entitlement: 26 days per annum, plus two statutory days, plus bank/public holidays
Are you passionate about bringing people together and helping communities have a real say in the decisions that affect them?
We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to play a key role in delivering Bridgwater’s Pride in Place programme. Working directly with residents, community groups, partners and local organisations, you’ll help ensure the voices and priorities of people across Bridgwater South are heard and reflected in the programme.
This is a varied, community-based role where you’ll build relationships, encourage participation, organise engagement activities and help turn local ideas into positive action. You’ll be out and about in the community, connecting people and creating opportunities for residents to get involved in shaping the future of their local area.
Before You Apply
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to get in touch before applying to find out more about the Pride in Place programme and the role. For an informal conversation, please contact [email protected]create new email, who can provide advice and guidance on the position and if helpful, put you in touch with a Neighbourhood Board Member or the Pride in Place Chair.
We particularly welcome applications from people with a strong connection to the local community.
Purpose of the Role
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making things happen. A positive and proactive person who enjoys a chat with a local resident, takes part in community groups and can get organisations involved in their area to make the most of this opportunity for Bridgwater South. You’ll be good at spotting opportunities, finding solutions to challenges and helping turn ideas into projects that have a real impact.
While the role will support the work of the Neighbourhood Board and help turn its priorities into action, this is primarily a hands-on community role. You’ll be out in the community, going to where people are and building trusted relationships. We’re looking for someone who can think creatively, build relationships and work with local people to deliver projects and activities that make a visible difference.
Download our application pack or contact the Council’s HR department on 01278 427692 or e-mail [email protected]create new email
Applications must be received by Friday 20th November 2026 and returned to [email protected]create new email
Interview date: Thursday 26th November
Please note CVs will not be considered
* This post is funded through the Pride in Place Programme. Continued employment beyond this contract is dependent upon the availability of programme funding and the Council’s ongoing requirements. There is no guarantee that the post will be extended or made permanent. Any extension will be subject to confirmation of funding and organisational need.
PLEASE NOTE – The job offer will be subject to a pre employment medical and satisfactory references. Applicants must be able to provide the details of both a personal and employer referee who will be contacted if you are successful gaining the position.
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the Council’s HR department on 01278 427692