Premier Work Support are excited to be recruiting for a Head of Cleaning and Waste Manager for a prestigious exhibition centre in the heart of London's Royal Docks, on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor and manage direct reports & the wider Cleaning and Waste Management teams effectively, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluating.
- Create & deliver a long-term vision for the Cleaning & Waste Management teams, whilst meeting ESG targets & realising additional revenue.
- Develop a new area of specialism & expertise for 'waste management', and work with the Waste Manager to proactively develop this innovation for the business.
- Manage Capex planning, budgeting, forecasting & cost control for cleaning supplies, equipment, waste management & 3rd party staff schedules.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge of sustainability principles & experience implementing sustainable practices in cleaning & waste management.
- Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, waste management practices, and environmental regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & work effectively under pressure.
- Maximise the potential ancillary revenues throughout the planning cycle. Ensure a profitable balance between event cost and event delivery through effective cost control measures & monthly forecasting to maximise revenue.
- Monitor & enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, regularly update & analyse risk assessments & method statements in Cleaning & Waste Management.
- Implement sustainable practices to reduce waste generation, increase recycling rates, & minimise environmental impact.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, sanitation & proper waste disposal practices throughout.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures & standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders to understand their Cleaning & Waste Management needs & expectations.
- Evaluate event success and effectiveness through effective debriefs, post-event analysis & feedback.
- Manage teams shift schedules alongside the Operations Planning Manager, to reduce the number of TOIL days accrued or overtime payments made ensuring staff welfare is a key priority.
- Provide regular reports & updates to Director of Venue Operations & other members of the Leadership team on performance metrics as agreed/requested.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve targets.
- Knowledge of current industry trends & best practices.
Non Contractual Benefits
- Discretionary bonus of up to 20% of basic earnings (subject to terms of the Company's bonus policy)
- Contributory Personal Pension (The client will double personal contributions to a maximum of 15%)
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rated) plus bank holidays.
- Private Medical Insurance Cover & Biennial Health Assessment
- Life Assurance - 4x salary
- Permanent Health Insurance (PHI), Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Free Onsite Car Park & Gym
Hours of work: 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday - Friday, flexibility in hours is required.