Group Manager (Business Operations & Waste Disposal) - GLA13693

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Glasgow is seeking a senior manager to oversee Business Operations & Waste Disposal services. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, along with substantial experience in waste management. The successful candidate will manage operational priorities and ensure compliance with service standards, contributing to the city's sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior management experience in Recycling and Waste Management.
• Experience in staff management and work allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the Business Operations & Waste Disposal service.
• Plan, allocate, and organise work to meet service standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiating

Analytical

Numeracy

Education

Degree in Business, Science, or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Service, you will be responsible for leading and delivering the Business Operations & Waste Disposal service across the city.

You will demonstrate your ability to plan, allocate, and organise work to provide agreed service standards and manage a range of competing operational priorities. You must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with experience in staff management and work allocation.

You should have substantial senior management experience in Recycling and Waste Management, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting. Excellent communication, influencing, and IT skills are essential, along with strong negotiating, analytical, and numeracy skills for complex issues. Knowledge of budget control and KPIs is required.

A current Driving Licence and Health & Safety training are mandatory. A Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Science, or Engineering is desirable.

Application Packs

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