Interim Head Of Waste Management

ARM; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent acquisition consultancy is seeking an Interim Head of Waste Management to oversee waste operations for a major UK authority in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience, knowledge of waste legislation, and the ability to manage a substantial budget and workforce. This temporary role offers competitive compensation of up to £650 per day.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in waste management.
• Proven track record managing waste contracts, budgets, and staff.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day waste management operations.
• Manage budgets of approximately £90 million.
• Oversee 200+ operational staff and seven direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety standards.

Skills

Chartered Waste Manager (MCIWM)

Leadership

Budget Management

Knowledge of legislation

H&S compliance

Environmental compliance

Job description

Interim Head of Waste Management

Temporary | Full Time | Up to £650/day (Umbrella) | Chelmsford

We're seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee waste operations for a major UK authority, managing 650,000+ tonnes annually across recycling centres, transfer stations, and closed landfill sites, with a workforce of 200+ staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Manage budgets of ~£90m and multi-million-pound contracts.
• Line manage 7 direct reports and oversee all operational staff.
• Deliver projects, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Chartered Waste Manager (MCIWM) with senior leadership experience.
• Proven track record managing waste contracts, budgets, and staff.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, operational best practice, H\&S, and environmental compliance.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK. For further details or to apply, contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or .

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.