Recycling & Waste Operations Manager

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Recycling & Waste Operations Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract in the Oxford area. You will oversee a large frontline team, enhancing service delivery and advancing environmental goals, including improved recycling performance and reduced waste.

You will bring a strong background in operational management within waste/recycling, with the ability to lead teams, drive continuous improvement and build strong

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing large teams.
• Strong background in operational management, ideally waste/recycling.
• Ability to drive improvements and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a large operational team with resource planning and service delivery.
• Oversee waste and recycling collection, transfer and disposal operations.
• Drive performance, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, fleet, assets and resources effectively.
• Develop staff, foster employee relations and stakeholder partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and generate revenue.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Job description

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Recycling & Waste Operations Manager on a 6 month fixed-term contract, to oversee its waste and recycling operations and play a key role in the ongoing development of its services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable operational leader to take responsibility for a large frontline team, enhance service delivery and contribute to important environmental goals, including improving recycling performance and reducing waste.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in operational management, ideally gained within waste management, recycling or a comparable frontline service environment, alongside the ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a large operational team, ensuring effective resource planning and service delivery
• Oversee waste and recycling collection, transfer and disposal operations
• Drive operational performance, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Manage budgets, fleet, assets and resources effectively
• Develop staff, maintain positive employee relations and build strong stakeholder partnerships
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, develop services and generate additional revenue

About you:

• Experience leading and developing large teams
• Strong operational, financial and resource management skills
• Experience delivering projects and improving service performance
• A sound understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance

Waste management qualifications, CIWM membership, WAMITAB accreditation and a relevant driving licence would be advantageous.

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