Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts Council

Essex County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is looking for a Shared Service Manager (Waste) to spearhead new waste management initiatives across North Herts. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, aimed at promoting a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous leave

Sick pay

Free parking

Discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large contracts and budgets.
• Proven ability to lead major projects and procurements.
• Experience developing policies and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste, recycling, and street cleansing services.
• Oversee both Councils' waste management activities.
• Develop and manage waste management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Customer Focus

Collaboration

Technical Knowledge of Waste Management

Job description

Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts Council

Job Details

• Client: Essex County Council
• Location: United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: ff9869071db7
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 29.06.2025
• Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description

North Herts Council is seeking a Shared Service Manager (Waste) to lead the waste, recycling, and street cleansing services. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Buntingford, offering a salary of £52,866 - £61,866 per annum plus a car allowance, with a pay award pending. The closing date for applications is 14th July 2025.

The Role

East and North Herts Councils have a new shared waste, recycling, and street cleansing contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious waste professional to lead these services at the start of this new era, overseeing both Councils' waste management activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience managing large contracts and budgets
• Proven ability to lead major projects and procurements
• Experience developing policies and strategies
• Strong performance management skills
• Technical knowledge of waste management
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Customer-focused attitude

About North Hertfordshire

A large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents, comprising four historic towns: Hitchin, Baldock, Royston, and Letchworth Garden City. The Council's vision is to put people first and deliver sustainable services for a brighter future.

Why Work With Us?

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and support a healthy work/life balance. Our benefits include flexible working, professional development, a defined benefit pension scheme, generous leave, sick pay, free parking, and discounts.

Additional Notes

Applicants must live and work in the UK. Interviews are face-to-face at our Letchworth offices or nearby sites. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to qualified applicants with disabilities.