Interim Waste Manager - Nottingham

Interim Waste Manager – Nottingham (Temp Vacancy)

1 year contract: £44,544

Full-Time (37 hours)

Job Purpose:

To lead on the strategic and operational functions of the Waste and Recycling Strand of the Environment Division in support of the Councils corporate objectives.  Provide and manage a range of efficient and effective front line services delivering the Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing Services. 

Accountabilities:  

• Provide leadership on key issues associated with the functions of the Waste and Recycling Strand for Members, Chief Officers, Head of Service and managers.   
• Formulate policy, structure, systems, procedures and strategy for the Waste and Recycling Strand.  Develop creative and innovative solutions for service delivery promoting the application of challenge and change to ensure a process of continuous improvement. 
• Work in conjunction with and provide a positive input into the wider management of the Environment Department and contribute to the development of Council policy and the culture of one team.
• Investigate external funding opportunities including submission of funding applications.     
• Develop Business Continuity Plans in relation to the services of the Waste and Recycling Strand.
• Ensure the effective management and delivery of the service areas of the Waste and Recycling Strand ensuring due diligence and that all are safe, legal and compliant with legislative requirements Service areas includes the: Kerbside collection of four waste streams, Delivery of chargeable services including bulky, trade and garden wastes collections, Delivery of specialist waste collection services to include clinical and hazardous wastes, Street Cleaning Service, Hazardous Waste Transfer Station,             Recycling and Waste (Performance and Engagement)
• Identify in association with the Transport and Stores Manager new vehicles, plant and technical developments used to support service delivery and decarbonisation of the fleet.
• Manage the staff within the Waste and Recycling Strand ensuring that all employees receive relevant job developmental training in accordance with the Council’s Performance Appraisal process and the principles of Continued Professional Development  
• Responsible for the people management issues of employees within the Waste and Recycling Strand including such matters as recruitment, absence, disciplinary and personal development. 
• Project manage new schemes and initiatives from conception to completion including the matrix management of appropriate resources.

We offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact  parbejm@4recruitmentservices.com