Waste Management Contract and Compliance Lead

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is seeking an experienced Waste Management Contract and Compliance Lead to oversee high-value waste treatment and disposal services. This hybrid role involves managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance with waste legislation, and leading a specialized team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management and environmental services, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills. This position offers a daily rate of £260 for an initial 3 months, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large-scale, high-value service contracts, including financial oversight.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and manage teams.
• Excellent understanding of waste management legislation and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and delivery of waste treatment and disposal contracts.
• Oversee a team of specialist officers for effective contract management.
• Provide expert advice on waste legislation and compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Waste legislation knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience in commissioning, contract management, or waste/environmental services

Job description

Overview

B Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Waste Management Contract and Compliance Lead to oversee the delivery of statutory waste treatment and disposal services through a complex portfolio of multi-million-pound contracts. This pivotal role will ensure environmental and statutory compliance, drive performance, and contribute to the council’s wider environmental objectives.

Location: Wiltshire Council

Set-up: Hybrid (50/50)

Rate: £260/day via umbrella inside IR35

Duration: Initial 3 months, potential extension

Hours: Full-time position (37-hours)

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and delivery of high-value waste treatment and disposal contracts, including MRF, landfill, composting, MBT, EfW, and Household Recycling Centres
• Oversee a team of specialist officers, ensuring effective contract management, compliance monitoring, and workforce planning
• Act as the council’s Deputy Authorised Representative, validating and approving contract spend, and implementing service and contract amendments as required
• Provide expert advice on waste legislation, compliance, and industry best practice, shaping policies and strategies in line with environmental and corporate objectives
• Represent the council at senior-level meetings, regionally and nationally, and deputise for the Head of Waste Management as required

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in commissioning, contract management, or waste/environmental services
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, high-value service contracts, including financial oversight and supplier relationship management
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to develop and manage teams delivering complex operational and compliance functions
• Excellent understanding of waste management legislation, health & safety in contracted services, and environmental permitting
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions