Waste Contract Manager

You will be responsible for contract management, compliance, audits, reporting and supporting waste reduction and recycling initiatives. The role will also contribute to service transformation and organisational change programmes.

The successful candidate will have experience in waste or contract management, strong knowledge of waste regulations and sustainability practices, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will play a key role in improving services, delivering value for money and supporting organisational change.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on waste management and environmental outcomes while helping to shape future service delivery.

You will need

· Degree in Environmental Science, Business Management, or a related field. Or 5 years’ experience in a relevant field

· Proven experience in waste management or contract management, ideally within a similar industry (e.g., facilities management, construction, manufacturing).

· Experience negotiating and managing contracts and working with external service providers.

· Strong understanding of waste management processes, regulations, and best practices.

· Knowledge of environmental sustainability and waste reduction techniques.

· Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to facilitate and manage ongoing change

· Excellent organisational and time management skills.

· Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Special Conditions

· You will be expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service.

· There may be a requirement to work at other locations to meet the needs of the business.

· Full UK Driving Licence.

· Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes.

For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.

What can we do for you

· Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working

· Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)

· 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years’ service and 33 days following 10 years’ continuous service

· In addition, you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice

· Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care

· Generous contributory local government pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues

· Cycle to work scheme

· Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars

· Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlement