Spelthorne Borough Council
Sandy Muirhead is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in commissioning, transformation, and sustainability. Currently serving as Group Head of Commissioning and Transformation at Spelthorne Borough Council since 2004, Sandy oversees various critical areas including project management, performance management, and climate change initiatives. Previously, as Head of Sustainability and Leisure, responsibilities included waste management, parks strategy, and leisure services. Sandy's expertise extends to international collaboration as Director of Business Networks at Forum for the Future, where sustainable practices were implemented across numerous industries. With a strong background in environmental performance improvement as Programme Manager at AEA Technology, Sandy holds a Bachelor of Science in Ecological Science from The University of Edinburgh and a PhD in Pollution Ecology from the University of Glasgow.
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Spelthorne Borough Council
Spelthorne Borough Council is the local authority for the Surrey towns of Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames and Ashford and the villages of Stanwell, Stanwell Moor, Shepperton, Charlton, Littleton and Laleham. Spelthorne has an excellent location immediately to the south of Heathrow and adjacent to the River Thames in the economically buoyant area to the west of London. The Borough has exceptional communication links, supporting a strong economy and many successful international businesses. If you would like to make a difference in this borough then working at the council offers this unique opportunity. We are a progressive, high performing local authority working hard to deliver the best services for our residents. Spelthorne is one of the 11 Borough/District Councils in Surrey, which, together with Surrey County Council, provide local government services to over one million people. The Council has a wide range of responsibilities and provides services such as planning, environmental health, electoral registration, Council Tax collection, leisure and recreation, parks and open spaces, car parks, housing for the homeless and refuse collection. We offer a wide range of flexible and family friendly employment working arrangements and initiatives to the majority of our employees. These are aimed at creating a positive working environment in which employees are able to work to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Staff are well looked after at Spelthorne Borough Council and benefits include flexible working, pension scheme, sports & social club, free car parking and health benefits. Our 2024 - 2028 priorities are: Community Addressing Housing Need Resilience Environment Services Our values, ethos and ways of working will show: Pride in our Council, communities, and Borough Responsive and respectful Open and accountable Value for money Integrity Dependable Empowering and Inclusive Connect with us and keep updated!