Programme Manager - Waste Transformation

Panoramic Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Programme Manager to oversee a major Waste Transformation Programme in Northern England. This role involves managing complex waste, recycling, and environmental service transformation projects, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and effective programme governance. Primarily remote with site visit requirements, it's an initial 3-6 month contract inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Local Authority setting.
• Track record of managing complex waste transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme planning and mobilization of waste transformation projects.
• Engage and manage key stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple interdependent projects.
• Develop business cases for decision-making.
• Provide assurance and governance across workstreams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Programme planning

Project management

Governance

Job description

Interim Programme Manager - Waste Transformation
Northern England
day rate Inside IR35
3-6-month contract initially

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client in Northern England to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Programme Manager to oversee a major Waste Transformation Programme currently in scoping stage.

This programme includes several key workstreams, including:

• Customer Service Transformation
• Simpler Recycling
• Depot Rationalisation
• Fleet Rationalisation
• Future Waste & Recycling Treatment Contract

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Lead the overall programme planning, scoping, and mobilisation of waste transformation projects.
• Engage and manage key internal and external stakeholders to align on programme goals and deliverables.
• Oversee multiple interdependent projects, ensuring timelines and resources are effectively coordinated.
• Develop robust business cases to support decision-making.
• Provide assurance and governance across programme workstreams.
• Support procurement processes where required

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experience working within a Local Authority setting.
• A track record of managing complex waste, recycling, or environmental service transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Experience delivering programmes with multiple workstreams and interdependencies.

Next Steps
This role is an initial 3-6-month contract, inside IR35. The position will be primarily remote, with site or office presence as required.

Interviews will be taking place over the coming weeks. If you are interested in knowing more, apply today or contact Rashani Associates.