Senior Manager Waste and Streetscene - WMF3050e

LAPV; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a Senior Manager for its Waste and Streetscene department to provide strategic leadership and ensure efficient waste services. Responsibilities include budget management, team development, and compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have extensive leadership experience in waste and Streetscene services.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts schemes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of waste collection and recycling services.
• Extensive leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with elected Members and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in waste services delivery.
• Manage and optimise a £20 million budget.
• Cultivate a culture of empowerment within teams.

Skills

Leadership

Waste management

Project management

Contract management

Political awareness

Education

Relevant degree or NVQ Level 5

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Senior Manager in our Waste and Streetscene department to provide strategic leadership in the delivery and transformation of domestic waste collection, recycling services, and Streetscene operations. Thisrole focuses on ensuring efficient, sustainable waste services while driving initiatives to modernise and improve service delivery across the Council area.

As a key member of the Thriving Places Management Team, you will contribute to shaping a high-performing, empowered Council that delivers excellent services for residents and communities. You will provide expert advice on waste, recycling, and Streetscene matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies.

You will manage and optimise a £20 million budget, identify opportunities for income generation and efficiencies, and support the development and delivery of the Waste and Streetscene strategies and policies. Inspiring and developing your teams, you will cultivate a culture that empowers staff to deliver outstanding services and attract top talent.

In addition, you will keep abreast of developments in waste management and Streetscene services, promoting innovation and challenging current practices to enhance outcomes for communities. A strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing is essential.

Who we are looking for…

You will hold a relevant degree or NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) and be a member of a professional body. You’ll have strong knowledge of waste collection, recycling, disposal, treatment, and Streetscene services, alongside expertise in asset, project, and contract management.

Extensive leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, complex programmes, and financial systems is essential. You will demonstrate political awareness and the ability to communicate effectively with elected Members, partners, senior management, and staff.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

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