Assistant Director, Environment and Enforcement
Location: West Midlands
Rate: Negotiable
Contract: At least until April 2027
Spencer Clarke Group are looking for an interim Assistant Director to lead a high-impact Environment and Enforcement portfolio within a local authority. This is a senior leadership assignment with significant member and stakeholder engagement, service modernisation and performance accountability.
You will lead multiple front-line and regulatory services, driving continuous improvement, strong financial management and excellent customer outcomes across a wide and complex portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
Strategic leadership for Environment and Enforcement services, acting as the principal senior point of contact for relevant elected members
Leading service improvement, performance management, and delivery of annual business plans, risk registers and service standards
Oversight of budgets and resource planning, including contribution to medium-term financial planning
Building strong partnerships with internal teams and external agencies, representing the service at senior forums
Managing escalated complaints and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policy guidance
Ensuring a strong health and safety culture and readiness for emergency response requirements where applicable
About you:
Proven senior leadership experience within a UK local authority environment
Strong track record in waste services leadership and managing complex multi-service portfolios
Confident working with elected members, scrutiny and senior stakeholders
Commercially minded, improvement-focused, and able to lead change at pace
Strong governance, compliance and budget management capability
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or
