Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer in Glenfield

Leicestershire County Council

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Duration

Permanent

Location

County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Waste Management Delivery team at Leicestershire County Council.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer with experience in contract management who can support the management of Leicestershire County Council’s Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) on‑site operations.

About the Role

As the successful candidate, you will become an essential member of the Waste Management Delivery Team. 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.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• 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 to 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 ofmanaging waste operations (or services of an equivalent operational nature).




• Be able to travel to locations across the County as required.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values andto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Luke Crown- Team Manager, Waste Contracts and Compliance

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background – we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive – both personally and professionally.

At Leicestershire County Council, we’re committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: