Strategic Waste Partnerships Manager

Omega Resource Group; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Car leasing scheme

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Senior Waste Management SME to lead a major Waste PFI partnership in the West Yorkshire region. The role combines strategic contract management, performance governance, and long-term environmental objectives within a hybrid working setup.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in EfW/MBT/MRF operations, plus strong leadership in commercial management and stakeholder engagement to drive circular economy initiatives and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing or overseeing Waste PFI/PPP contracts.
• Strong understanding of EfW, MBT, MRF, RDF/SRF, resource recovery and municipal waste treatment operations.
• Proven track record of delivering contractual performance, governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic contract management and governance for a high-value Waste PFI partnership.
• Drive commercial performance, payments, and service integration.
• Influence strategy, policy, and future service delivery models across complex waste services.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with local authorities, regulators and private partners.

Skills

Waste PFI

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Circular economy

Job description

• Job Title: Strategic Waste Partnerships Manager
• Job Reward: £65,000 - £71,000 + Exceptional Local Government Benefits, West Yorkshire | Hybrid Working
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Area: Waste Infrastructure & PFI Policy & Contracts Management
• Attracting candidates from waste treatment, MBT, Mechanical Biological Treatment EfW, Energy from Waste, recycling infrastructure environments
• Municipal Waste Strategy - Focussing on strategy, compliance, and policy leadership

We are seeking a Senior Waste Management Subject Matter Expert with experience of Waste PFI, municipal waste treatment contracts, resource recovery infrastructure, and public-private partnerships.

This leadership role will oversee a high-value waste partnership, ensuring contractual compliance, commercial performance, operational effectiveness, and the delivery of long-term environmental and circular economy objectives.

An opportunity for an experienced waste management professional to lead contract performance, compliance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across a large-scale waste treatment and resource recovery partnership.

Relevant roles and job titles:

Waste Partnership & Performance Manager, Strategic Resource Recovery Manager, Waste Governance & Contract Manager, Waste & Environmental Services Manager, Waste Operations & Contract Performance Manager, Circular Economy & Waste Strategy Manager, Waste Transformation Manager, Municipal Services Contract Manager, Head of Waste Partnership Delivery, Waste Policy & Contract Manager

Strategic Waste Partnerships Manager

• Lead the strategic management of one of the UK's largest municipal waste partnerships, overseeing a long-term waste treatment and resource recovery contract whilst shaping the future of recycling, sustainability, and environmental service delivery
• An opportunity for an experienced waste management professional to lead contract performance, compliance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across a large-scale waste treatment and resource recovery partnership
• Seeking a waste sector subject matter expert to lead strategic contract management, service transformation, and environmental compliance activities across a high-profile local authority waste portfolio

Career profile and focus:

Waste PFI, Municipal Waste, Waste Treatment, Resource Recovery, Circular Economy, Recycling, EfW, Energy from Waste, Waste Infrastructure, Contract Management, Environmental Services, Environmental Act

Local Authority, HWRC, Waste Transfer Station, Waste Strategy, Public Sector Partnerships, Local Authority Waste Disposal Authorities, Waste Collection Authorities.

Role Responsibilities & Duties - Strategic Waste Partnerships Manager

• Contract & Commercial Leadership and Governance - Waste PFI Contract Management, Long-Term Concession Contracts, Public Sector Contract Management
• Commercial Contract Performance including payment Mechanisms, Performance Regime, Contract Variations, Contract Mobilisation and Service Integration
• Lead the strategic management and performance of a high-value Waste PFI partnership, ensuring contractual compliance, value realisation, and long-term service sustainability
• Act as the organisation's Waste Subject Matter Expert, providing specialist guidance across municipal waste treatment, resource recovery, and environmental compliance
• Drive performance across major waste infrastructure assets including Energy from Waste (EfW), Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT), and recycling operations
• Develop and implement waste strategies that support circular economy objectives, landfill diversion targets, and carbon reduction commitments
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across local authority leadership teams, private sector partners, regulators, and service providers
• Identify and deliver service improvement, transformation, and commercial optimisation initiatives

Role Requirements - Strategic Waste Partnerships Manager

• Significant experience managing or overseeing Waste PFI / PPP contracts
• Strong understanding of EfW, MBT, MRF, RDF/SRF, resource recovery and municipal waste treatment operations
• Proven track record of delivering contractual performance, governance
• Experience driving circular economy, recycling, sustainability, and landfill diversion programmes
• Commercially astute with expertise in contract negotiation, performance management, and stakeholder engagement
• Able to operate as a recognised waste industry expert, influencing strategy, policy, operational performance, and future service delivery models
• Proven experience managing major Waste PFI/PPP contracts, long-term concession agreements, or strategic municipal waste partnerships.
• Strong understanding of EfW, MBT, recycling, resource recovery, and wider waste treatment infrastructure.
• Demonstrable success in contract governance, commercial performance management, and stakeholder engagement within complex service environments.
• Working knowledge of waste legislation, environmental compliance, sustainability, and health & safety requirements.
• Experience leading service transformation, continuous improvement, and operational performance programmes.
• Commercially astute leader

Why Apply?

• Highly Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual leave 34 days plus bank holidays with purchase an additional 10-day leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including Flexi-time scheme
• Car leasing Scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle-to-work options
• Discount and reward schemes for shopping, leisure
• Discounted travel cards
• Employee Assistance Programme

Please contact Mike Butler on [e-mail] 0r call 01132123519.

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