Operations Manager

The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking an experienced Recycling & Waste Operations Manager to oversee frontline waste services. You will lead operational teams, drive sustainability initiatives, and manage large budgets. The ideal candidate has experience in waste management, strong leadership qualities, and compliance knowledge. This is an opportunity to make a significant community impact through effective waste and recycling strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large operational teams in waste, logistics, or a similar environment.
• Expertise in budget, resource, and asset management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.
• Drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Inspire and manage a large workforce.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project delivery

Performance management

Health & Safety knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Industry qualifications (e.g. WAMITAB, CPC, CIWM membership)

Job description

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A leading environmental services provider is looking for an experienced and dynamic Recycling & Waste Operations Manager to lead and innovate their frontline waste services. This is an opportunity to take strategic and operational ownership of waste and recycling services for a large urban area, with a strong focus on sustainability, performance, and community impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead the delivery of all waste collection, recycling, and disposal services
• Drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement
• Oversee large fleet and operational budgets
• Inspire and manage a large workforce
• Develop strategies to meet ambitious recycling and waste reduction targets

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience managing large operational teams in waste, logistics or a similar environment
• Strong leadership, project delivery, and performance management skills
• Budget, resource, and asset management expertise
• Health & Safety and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on attitude

Desirable: Industry qualifications (e.g. WAMITAB, CPC, CIWM membership), and experience in commercial waste development.

Ready to take the lead in transforming waste services while supporting sustainability goals?