Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer to oversee RHWS and WTS operations, contracts and compliance. The role focuses on project delivery, budget control, and stakeholder engagement across county sites.

The candidate should hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) in waste management or contract procurement, and pursue professional qualifications such as COTC and CIWM membership. Travel across the county will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in waste management, contract management or contract procurement.
• Experience with budgets, procurement and contract management for RHWS/WTS environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of waste operational projects and improvements.
• Develop and deliver recycling and treatment services.
• Develop and deliver savings initiatives including income generation.
• Monitor and manage relevant budgets.
• Procure, manage, and operate waste and related maintenance contracts for RHWS, WTS and disposal/treatment.
• Monitor compliance at RHWS and WTS with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Oversee site provision of equipment, legal consents, security systems and maintenance.
• Support Waste Management Delivery teams and Team Manager as required.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in waste management or equivalent experience

COTC (or willingness to obtain)

CIWM membership (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer with experience in contract management who can support the management of Leicestershire County Council's Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) on-site operations. About the Role As the successful candidate, you will become an essential member of the Waste Management Delivery Team. You will:

• Lead on the development and delivery of waste operational projects and improvements.
• Develop and deliver recycling and treatment services.
• Develop and deliver savings initiatives (including income generation).
• Monitor and manage relevant budgets.
• Procure, manage, and operate waste and related maintenance contracts for: Recycling & Household Waste Sites (RHWS), Waste Transfer Stations (WTS), waste disposal/treatment and environmental maintenance.
• Monitor compliance at RHWS and WTS sites in accordance with relevant legislation including health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Oversee site provision of operational equipment, legal consents, security systems (such as CCTV) and other maintenance.
• Support the Waste Management Delivery teams and Team Manager as required. Hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience in waste management, contract management or contract procurement. Hold a COTC (or be willing to work towards) and be a member of the CIWM (or willing to work towards).
• Have experience in budget management including monitoring and planning abilities.
• Have experience of management and delivery of projects, including good knowledge of project management principles.
• Demonstrate the capability to build powerful relationships across stakeholders, utilising excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to negotiate, shape and influence as well as work to tight timescales.
• Have experience of procurement and management of waste or maintenance contracts. Hold a good knowledge of site operations and environmental compliance, as well as experience of managing waste operations (or services of an equivalent operational nature).
• Be able to travel to locations across the County as required.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.