At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate waste services while ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Company: Join Ashfield District Council, committed to environmental excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to lead new initiatives like weekly food waste collections.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of sustainable waste management and community impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in people management and a passion for modernising services.
The predicted salary is between 47181 - 50269 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking individual who is enthusiastic about delivering quality timely waste services. The Service Manager's role is to support the strategic environmental aims of the Council and to manage and organise our waste services to ensure:
- High levels of service quality
- Maximum cost effectiveness and efficiency
- Adherence to all relevant Health & Safety Standards
To empower the waste Team Leaders to actively manage staff behaviour, absenteeism and performance in line with corporate processes. This individual will also be responsible for providing effective advice and support to the other service managers within Neighbourhoods and across the Council with regards to waste collection. This individual will be key to creating a dynamic flexible service that meets the needs of the residents and members.
The Council will be introducing weekly food waste collections in October 2027 and this individual will be required to lead on this project. The ability to write reports and policies to a high standard will be required in this role. This person will be an experienced people manager and bring new ideas on how the service can be improved and updated and bring in modern practices and technological ideas.
Service Manager – Waste employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
