Waste Operations Manager
£39,513 - £43,693
+ market supplementation available depending on experience
Full time – 37 hours a week
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.
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
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