Senior Waste & Recycling Contract Lead

Jobsgopublic Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton Council’s Public Realm directorate as Senior Contract Officer. The role focuses on managing the Recycling and Waste Collections Contract with an annual value of £8.5m, ensuring best value and high performance under the Performance Management Framework.

The successful candidate will need strong contract management, risk management and procurement experience, with excellent communication and ability to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, risk management, reporting and procurement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of performance frameworks and value-for-money considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Merton's Recycling and Waste Collections Contract with annual value of £8.5m.
• Ensure best value and high performance in accordance with the Performance Management Framework.
• Deliver regular reporting and risk management activities for the contract.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Reporting

Procurement

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Merton Council’s Public Realm directorate as Senior Contract Officer. The role focuses on managing the Recycling and Waste Collections Contract with an annual value of £8.5m, ensuring best value and high performance under the Performance Management Framework.

The successful candidate will need strong contract management, risk management and procurement experience, with excellent communication and ability to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.