Operations Manager (Commercial)

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nottingham is offering an opportunity for a Service Leader to manage and develop Commercial Waste services. The ideal candidate should have experience in waste management and team leadership, alongside a strong understanding of legislation. The role supports hybrid working but requires onsite presence for four days a week. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in waste and recycling management.
• Experience in leading and managing a team.
• In-depth knowledge of waste and recycling legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop Commercial Waste services.
• Ensure efficient and safe delivery of the service for customers.
• Demonstrate core theme behaviours of collaboration and innovation.

Skills

Experience in waste and recycling management

Experience in leading and managing a team

Knowledge of waste and recycling legislation

Ability to work autonomously

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £40,777 (Level one) rising to £44,075 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: Eastcroft, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AH

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

The post holder will lead, manage and develop the activities of a range of Commercial Waste services across Nottingham and Derby to ensure efficient and safe delivery of the service for customers. As a service leader you will be expected to demonstrate our core theme behaviours of Leading People, Equality Diversity & Inclusion, Change & Innovation and Collaboration.

The post is classed as a hybrid worker; however, there is an expectation that the post holder will be in the office 4 days per week.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in waste and recycling management.
• Experience in leading and managing a team
• In-depth knowledge of waste and recycling legislation, policies and programmes
• Ability to work autonomously with confidence and be able to work well as part of a team
• Proficient in IT skills in Microsoft Office

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council, we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquirie,s please contact Zarina Hearne, Commercial Waste Operations Manager, by telephone on 07961986570 or by email at [e-mail]

Closing Date: 20th September 2025

Interviews will take place: W/C 29th September 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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