Waste Operations Manager

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 Operations 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

• A CoTC qualification is essential to this role
• 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 for full details, and please ensure to reflect where you meet the Essential criteria in your application.

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

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