Waste Operations & Contracts manager

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer to oversee the management of recycling and household waste operations. This temporary position involves developing projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate proficiency in contract management and project delivery, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget management and project delivery.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of compliance and operations in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational projects and improvements in waste management.
• Procure and manage waste contracts while ensuring compliance.
• Monitor budgets and develop recycling services.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Relevant degree in waste management or contract management

Job description

A large Local Authority has an exciting temporary role for an experienced Waste Management senior professional.


The Role:
As a Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer with experience in contract management who can support the management of the Council's Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) on-site operations. 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.
What you'll need to succeed

• 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 on 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).
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and can apply this to all situations.
• Be able to travel to locations across the County as required and perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provision of the Equality Act 2010.

What you'll get in return
This is a weekly paid contract that can pay up to £270 per day Umbrella or PAYE at the equivalent rate.
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