Contracts & Customer Services Manager

Re-Gen Waste Ltd.; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Death in Service cover

Westfield Health cashback plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Real career development in a growing品牌

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Shape a brand-new strategic business

Contribute to Northern Ireland’s goals

Job summary

Re-Gen Waste Ltd is seeking a Contracts & Customer Services Manager to lead all customer service, retailer engagement, stakeholder management and contract governance for the Northern Ireland DRS operation. You will report to the General Manager and ensure retailers, return-point operators and suppliers receive first-class service while achieving KPIs.

The role requires experience in managing contracts, leading customer service teams, and strong analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts or supplier relationships.
• Experience leading customer service or stakeholder-facing teams.
• Strong experience with KPIs and service levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with retailers and multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Customer Service function for the DRS operation.
• Develop relationships with retailers and return-point operators.
• Manage performance governance of contracts.
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs and service levels.
• Support procurement, contract variations and onboarding.

Skills

Contract management

Customer service leadership

KPI management

Stakeholder engagement

CRM systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Contract management software

MS Office

Job description

Re-Gen Waste Ltd is proud to have been awarded the contract to deliver key operational services for the Northern Ireland Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The DRS represents one of the most significant environmental initiatives ever introduced in Northern Ireland, helping to increase recycling rates, reduce litter and drive the transition towards a circular economy.

As Re-Gen mobilises this major new business unit, we are seeking an experienced and ambitious Contracts & Customer Services Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in the successful delivery of the Scheme.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-profile operation from the outset and help shape a service that will impact every community, retailer and consumer across Northern Ireland.

Overall Purpose of Job

The Contracts & Customer Services Manager will be responsible for leading all customer service, retailer engagement, stakeholder management and contract governance activities across the Deposit Return Scheme operation.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will ensure participating retailers, return-point operators, suppliers and key stakeholders receive a first-class service while supporting the achievement of contractual obligations, customer satisfaction targets and operational KPIs.

The role will act as a key link between Re-Gen, Exchange for Change, retailers and service providers, ensuring the Scheme operates effectively, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Customer Service function for the DRS operation.
• Ensure a high-quality service is delivered to retailers and scheme participants.
• Manage customer enquiries, complaints and service escalations.
• Develop strong relationships with participating retailers and return-point operators.
• Drive customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Contract & Stakeholder Management

• Manage the performance and governance of operational and commercial contracts.
• Support the General Manager in maintaining the relationship with Exchange for Change (EfC).
• Ensure contractual commitments, service levels and performance standards are achieved.
• Lead contract review meetings with suppliers and service partners.
• Monitor and manage contractual risks.
• Oversee the performance of logistics, processing and operational service providers.Monitor supplier KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support procurement exercises, contract variations and supplier onboarding activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service performance and operational efficiency.

Performance & Compliance

• Monitor customer service and contract performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Produce regular operational and management reports.
• Support compliance with DRS regulations, company policies and governance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure accurate records, documentation and reporting processes are maintained.
• Support the mobilisation of the Northern Ireland DRS operation.
• Assist with retailer onboarding and stakeholder communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and operational performance.
• Contribute to the successful launch and long-term growth of the Scheme.

What we are looking for

• Experience managing contracts, service delivery agreements or supplier relationships.
• Experience leading customer service, account management or stakeholder-facing teams.
• Strong experience managing KPIs, service levels and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
• Experience managing complaints, escalations and customer service functions.
• Excellent organisational, reporting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience within waste management, recycling, logistics, environmental or utility sectors.
• Knowledge of Deposit Return Schemes, Producer Responsibility Schemes or regulated service environments.
• Experience working with retailers and multi-site operations.
• Experience using CRM, contract management or customer service systems.
• Knowledge of environmental or compliance-based operations.

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading recycling and resource management companies and play a key role in delivering a landmark environmental programme.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Company pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Death in Service cover
• Westfield Health cashback plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Real career development in a growing business
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• A chance to help shape a brand-new strategic business unit from day one.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to Northern Ireland’s circular economy and sustainability goals.

Re-Gen Waste is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Deadline

Monday 19th October, 2026 at 12:00 am