Senior Operations Manager - Streetscene & Environmental Services

Service Care Solutions; Stretford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruiting firm in Salford is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to oversee essential frontline services within Streetscene & Environmental Services. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, leading service performance, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have senior management experience in operational or logistics services. Competitive hourly rates are offered for this full-time, temporary role.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

High-impact leadership role

Opportunity to shape community services

Qualifications

• Proven experience working at a senior management level overseeing large-scale operational services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Lead planning and monitoring of service performance.
• Motivate and manage large operational workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Operational efficiency improvement

Job description

Overview

Senior Operations Manager - Streetscene & Environmental Services

Location: Salford

Pay: £38.46 per hour PAYE (inc. Holiday) | £44.45 per hour LTD (Inside IR35)

Contract: Full-Time 37 hours per week | Temporary 3 Months

About the Role

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager on behalf of a local authority in Salford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader to oversee and support the delivery of key frontline services within Streetscene & Environmental Services, including Street Cleansing, Winter Weather Services, and Waste & Recycling Collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Waste Operations site, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Lead on planning, delivery, and monitoring of service performance across multiple operational teams.
• Motivate and manage a large workforce of operational staff, fostering a positive and productive culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across services, ensuring effective resource allocation and service delivery standards.
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, employees, and partners, maintaining strong working relationships and operational transparency.

Requirements

• Proven experience working at a senior management level overseeing large-scale, front-line operational or logistics services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of improving operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience in Waste Services is desirable but not essential. Candidates with experience in similar operational or logistics environments are encouraged to apply.

Why Join

• Competitive hourly rates.
• High-impact leadership role within a respected local authority.
• Opportunity to shape essential community services and deliver real outcomes for residents.

Interested?

Contact Prakash at Service Care Solutions today for more information or to apply.

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