Schemes Manager – Estates (Parking Services) – 6 Month Contract

Job Description

Summary

Key Responsibilities

Project & Service Management

• Lead the delivery of parking schemes and projects across housing estates.
  
• Develop and manage complex project plans, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
  
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure successful project completion.
  
• Prepare and evaluate project outcomes and performance.
  

Operational Oversight

• Manage day-to-day operations of estate parking services, including permits, suspensions, dispensations, and paid parking services.
  
• Ensure service delivery meets agreed standards, targets, and compliance requirements.
  

Financial & Budget Management

• Manage budgets, funding streams, and financial planning.
  
• Provide cost estimates, financial reports, and performance analysis.
  
• Ensure effective income reconciliation across all service areas.
  
• Monitor financial performance against project baselines.
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Line manage a team of approximately 5–6 staff.
  
• Provide supervision, support, and performance management.
  
• Allocate workloads and monitor outputs.
  
• Support staff development and training.
  

Stakeholder & Partnership Working

• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors, and consultants.
  
• Engage with residents, councillors, MPs, and external stakeholders.
  
• Respond to complex enquiries, complaints, FOIs, and member requests.
  

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legislation, council policies, and audit requirements.
  
• Implement audit recommendations and ensure readiness for inspections.
  
• Maintain accurate records and data systems.
  

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce weekly/monthly performance reports.
  
• Analyse large datasets (permits, PCNs, payments).
  
• Identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
  

Additional Duties

• Conduct site visits and inspections.
  
• Investigate potential fraud cases and present findings.
  
• Support emergency planning and business continuity.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development.
  

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of parking services, estate management, or transport-related schemes.
  
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and governance frameworks.
  
• Understanding of public sector financial management and budget control.
  

Experience

• Experience managing complex projects within a local authority or similar environment.
  
• Experience in parking services, estate parking, or transport-related schemes.
  
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
  
• Experience handling stakeholder enquiries, complaints, and formal requests.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to manage budgets and financial data.
  
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
  
• Ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  
• Leadership and team management capability.
  

Other

• Ability to conduct site visits and inspections.
  
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service demands.
  
• Commitment to customer service, equality, and continuous improvement.
  
• Understanding of health & safety, GDPR, and regulatory compliance.
  

Additional Information

• This is a 6-month temporary contract.
  
• Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis.
  
• Opportunity to lead key parking and estate improvement projects.
  
• Immediate start available.