Waste Operations Manager

Waste Operations Manager

Are you a resilient, forward-thinking leader with a passion for environmental services? We’re looking for a Waste Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient, and customer-focused waste and cleansing operations across the district. You’ll manage daily services, build a strong team culture, ensure compliance with health and safety and governance standard and drive service improvements. You’ll also represent the council in meetings with stakeholders, elected members and the wider community.

Our ideal candidate will be a confident leader with experience in waste and cleansing operations. You bring strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and you’re passionate about driving service improvements. You understand relevant legislation, manage health and safety effectively, and build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Be part of a forward-thinking council committed to sustainability, innovation, and community impact. You’ll be supported by a leadership team that values your ideas and offers real opportunities for growth and career progression.

Key Benefits

• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £41,771 – £46,142
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working (Linden Way Depot, Coalville)
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 22% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities

Interested? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Anna Morgan (Waste Services Team Manager) at anna.morgan@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454663, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers.

Applications must be made using the on-line application process.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution – North West Leicestershire District Council and email hr@nwleicestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025