Key Account Manager — Local Authority Waste Contracts

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd. is recruiting a Key Account Manager for a client in the surrounding area. You will manage all supply contracts including Local Authority, Commercial & Industrial, and merchant fuel agreements, while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, legal, and company standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong contract management experience, expertise in negotiation, and knowledge of waste industry legislation. Hybrid working options available, with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong contract management experience.
• Commercial contract negotiation and management expertise.
• Knowledge of waste industry legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience of Local Authority contract delivery.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, profit and loss accounts, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all supply contracts, including Local Authority, Commercial & Industrial, and merchant fuel agreements.
• Ensure contractual, regulatory, legal, and company compliance requirements are fully met.
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain contract risk registers and mitigation plans.

Skills

Contract management

Contract negotiation

Waste industry knowledge

Local Authority contracts

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd. is recruiting a Key Account Manager for a client in the surrounding area. You will manage all supply contracts including Local Authority, Commercial & Industrial, and merchant fuel agreements, while ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, legal, and company standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong contract management experience, expertise in negotiation, and knowledge of waste industry legislation. Hybrid working options available, with 37.5 hours per week.