Interim Head of Environment (Leisure, Street Scene and Green Spaces) Full Time

Interim Head of Operations – Local Authority (West Midlands)We are supporting a local authority in the West Midlands to appoint an Interim Head of Operations on a 12‑month contract, inside IR35.This is a senior interim role with responsibility for a broad and high‑impact portfolio, including Leisure, Street Scene, and Parks and Green Spaces. The brief is clear: to review, optimise and strengthen operational structures, performance, and service delivery across these areas.Key focus of the role includes:Leading and stabilising multi‑disciplinary operational servicesReviewing structures, ways of working and capacityDriving performance improvement and operational efficiencyWorking closely with senior leadership and Members to deliver changeEnsuring services remain resident‑focused and financially sustainableAbout you:Significant local authority experience is essentialProven senior leadership experience across operational place‑based servicesA strong track record in performance improvement and organisational designCredibility to operate at pace in a complex political environmentThis opportunity would suit an experienced local government interim who enjoys tackling complex service portfolios and delivering tangible operational improvement.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch or message me directly at matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk