At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Edinburgh's waste operations, ensuring safety and efficiency across multiple sites.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council committed to sustainability and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the city's waste management and inspire positive change.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience and a passion for sustainability and community service.
The predicted salary is between 47639 - 56392 £ per year.
- Disposal Operations Manager
- Seafield
- Depot
Salary: £47,639 - £56,392 Hours: 36 per week Drive the frontline transformation of Edinburgh's waste infrastructure.
This role leads daily operations across depots, Waste Transfer Stations and HWRCs-setting standards, strengthening safety, and delivering a modern, efficient, customer focused service.
You'll manage a large multi-site workforce, embed consistent operating practices, ensure compliance with key legislation, and deliver an operational plan that improves recycling, reduces carbon, and enhances service performance.
A pivotal leadership post for someone who can inspire teams, shape policy into practice, and keep the city's waste network running safely, smoothly and sustainably.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best.
We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented.
All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.
Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www. edinburgh. gov. uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people.
We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work.
Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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Disposal Operations Manager - Seafield Depot - 15847_1784815668 employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
The City of Edinburgh Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working options and a supportive culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Edinburgh.
