Waste Operations Manager
£39,513 - £43,693
(additional payment may be made for an exceptional candidate)
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Waste Manager to lead and manage waste operations effectively, ensuring safe and compliant handling, disposal, and recycling processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in waste management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. This role involves overseeing a diverse team, coordinating with external partners, and ensuring all waste management activities align with regulatory and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations Management: Supervise day-to-day waste collection, segregation, and disposal activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all waste handling and disposal activities comply with local and government policies as well as health and safety standards.
- Team Leadership: Manage, train, and support waste management staff, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
- Process Optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve waste management processes, focusing on cost efficiency, sustainability, and waste reduction.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of waste volumes, disposal methods, incidents, and regulatory compliance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet waste disposal and recycling targets.
About you
- Previous management experience in waste, sanitation, or environmental services preferred but not essential.
- Strong understanding of waste management practices, regulations, and safety procedures or the commitment to undertake relevant training.
- Effective leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Proficient in using management software and standard office applications.
Please see the attached Job Profile on our website for full details.
Benefits
- 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working up to 60%
- Flexi time scheme
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Structured Induction Program
- Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
- Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
- Family Friendly Policies
- Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
- Generous compassionate leave
- Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
Closing Date: 1 December
Interview Date: 11 of December