Managing Director - Hamilton Waste & Recycling

Biffa plc; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa plc recherche un Managing Director pour diriger Hamilton Waste Management. Vous serez responsable de la stratégie de croissance durable, de la sécurité, et de l’efficacité opérationnelle. Le rôle comprend également la gestion des performances financières et le développement de l'équipe de direction pour assurer le succès à long terme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en leadership dans un rôle senior.
• Expérience dans l'industrie des déchets avec connaissance des lois sur les déchets.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la sécurité et la conformité au sein de Hamilton.
• Développer la stratégie d'affaires de Hamilton et le plan d'affaires quinquennal.
• Superviser la performance financière, la gestion client et la livraison de services.

Skills

Leadership

Stratégie commerciale

Planification financière

Transformation organisationnelle

Analytique

Job description

A quick look at the role

As a Managing Director, you will provide strategic business leadership for Hamilton Waste Management, fostering profitable and sustainable growth while ensuring compliance with operational governance, legislation, and regulations. You will build a high-performance, safety-first culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure the consistent adoption of the Biffa I&C commercial approach based on best practices.

Your core responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety within Hamilton, maintaining up-to-date risk assessments and operating practices across the division.
• Develop the Hamilton business strategy and contribute to the 5-year business plan, focusing on generating operating profit and cash flow aligned with targets.
• As a member of the C&D division leadership team, contribute to the group’s business strategy, annual plans, and oversee corporate governance, compliance, and approval of key projects and policies.
• Identify cross-group opportunities to enhance customer propositions and retention.
• Create the annual Hamilton Business Plan (BBP), including objectives and KPIs, and cascade these to ensure aligned activity within Hamilton and the broader division.
• Oversee financial performance, client management, and service delivery across the customer base.
• Develop and implement a roadmap for integrating acquired businesses to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure operational efficiency across Hamilton, promoting a unified Biffa approach and operational excellence.
• Lead recruitment, development, and succession planning within the Hamilton leadership team to ensure the right skills and capabilities are in place for the short and long term.

Our essential requirements

• At least 5 years of proven leadership experience in a senior role.
• Successful track record in leading organizational transformation and growth.
• Experience in the waste industry and knowledge of waste and recycling legislation.
• Strong skills in financial planning, budgeting, and business strategy.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and commercial acumen.

Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about waste

Hamilton Waste & Recycling Ltd, part of Biffa, was established in 2002 when the Hamilton family acquired Wm Finlayson & Sons. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the largest independent waste management firms in Scotland.

We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, believing they are key to fostering a creative and effective working environment. We champion diversity and equality at every level.