Purpose

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to redesignate the post of Operations and Development Manager (PMG2) to Senior Operations Manager (Grade Q) in Waste and Streetscene Services.

The regrade of the post has been brought about following an assessment of the role and review by the Pay and Grading team.

Decision

The Executive Director (Place) in consultation with the Executive Director (Resources & Partnerships) approved:-

(i)    The redesignation of the role of Operations and Development Manager (PGM2) to Senior Operations Manager (Grade Q);

(ii)   Recruitment to the post in line with the Council’s Recruitment and Retention Policy.

Alternative options considered

Retaining the existing grade for this post was considered and rejected on the basis that the appointment of a Head of Waste and Streetscene has resulted in a change of responsibilities for this role .