At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead waste services and develop innovative procurement strategies for sustainable waste disposal.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on environmental sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements with a dynamic team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in waste management while collaborating with local councils and partners.
- Qualifications: Degree and significant experience in waste disposal and contract management required.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 34 £ per hour.
Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Waste Services.
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree
- Significant Waste Disposal knowledge and experience
- Waste Contract knowledge and experience
- Procurement knowledge and experience
- Leadership Skills – facilitating decision making, reporting, communications, relationship management, gravitas etc.
- Programme / Project Management
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including preparation of reports and presentations to audiences at Elected Member / Chief Executive / Director level
- Ability to communicate highly complex issues to a non-expert audience
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to challenge existing practices and identify innovative solutions
- Management skills including the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high performance
Other Information
- Hybrid working – will involve some time at offices / locations in Worcestershire and Herefordshire
- Up to 3-5 days per week (may be some flexibility)
- Initial focus is to prepare a programme, develop options and get formal decisions made
- Report to Head of Infrastructure Projects and Contracts (at Worcestershire County Council)
The key elements of the role include:
- To use expert public and waste sector knowledge to develop the Procurement Strategy and programme with partners for waste disposal arrangements post the current contract period
- To work collaboratively with Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council and partners including Government agencies and the private sector to secure delivery of approach and new contract arrangements
- To engage and secure resources – local authority and advisors – to deliver the programme
- To facilitate decision making through established governance arrangements
- To identify, develop and manage the risks associated with the procurement programme
- To lead on the preparation of reports, policy papers and presentations. To present such reports to a range of audiences, including the Chief Executive, Council Committees, individual members and key stakeholders including the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
- To ensure adherence to the principles of project management, whilst supporting the delivery of the agreed outcomes, within the resources available for the procurement programme
- To ensure adherence to regulatory matters associated with waste management and procurement
- To work imaginatively and responsively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed budgets and timescales
- To work with and support the existing Waste Management / Service Teams
Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
Waste / Environment Specialist in Worcester employer: Colbern Limited
Colbern Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee development. Located in Barnet, the company provides competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within the public sector, ensuring that employees can make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Waste / Environment Specialist in Worcester
Waste Disposal Knowledge
Waste Contract Knowledge
Procurement Knowledge
Leadership Skills
Programme Management
Project Management
Influencing Skills
