Waste and Recycling Manager

• Waste & Recycling Manager
• Broxtowe Borough Council

About Our Client

Broxtowe Borough Council serves Beeston, Stapleford, Kimberley and Eastwood and surrounding areas. The Environment Department is based at the Kimberley Depot where a large and complex waste services and Recycling operation is delivered, covering both residential and trade waste collections across the Borough.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and passionate person to become our Waste and Recycling Manager. This role is based in the Environment Department, a team that sits very much at the heart of the Council, delivering vital front-line services in a thriving and supportive workplace.
As the Waste and Recycling Manager you will lead on the strategic and operational functions of the Waste and Recycling strand of the Environment Division in support of the Councils corporate objectives and provide and manage a range of efficient and effective front line services delivering the Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing Services.
You will line manage 4 direct reports with a team of circa 60 operatives reporting into those lines. Your role will involve meeting operational targets and objectives to ensure that an efficient waste management service is being delivered across the Borough. You will also lead on strategic work including the roll out of new initiatives and programmes.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Waste & Recycling Manager will meet the below criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in Waste and Recycling management.
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• In-depth knowledge of Waste and Recycling legislation, policies and programmes
• Ability to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
• Ability to work autonomously with confidence and be-able to work well as part of a team
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Experience in project management
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office
• Hold a full driving licence and able to use your own vehicle

What's on Offer

The Waste & Recycling Manager position is paid at a Grade 13 between £44,659 and £46,469.
A significant benefits package is available, including but not limited to:

• 31 days annual leave, increasing to 34 days after 5 years local government continuous service and 36 days after 10 years Broxtowe Borough Council continuous service
• Nottinghamshire Pension Fund - employees are able to join the Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, a secure pension scheme with plenty of options to suit you.
• Employee Awards - we run an annual employee awards scheme to recognise the contributions and hard work of Council Officers.
• Long Service Awards - we recognise loyalty, dedication and hard work and regularly celebrate the contribution made by those who have completed 25 years of service.
• Training and Development - we invest in our employees to help them develop and progress with a range of corporate and job specific training available.
• Professional fees - Compensation of a professional membership annually that is expressed as a requirement for the role.
• Family friendly policies - we have a wide range of family friendly policies to help employees balance their working lives with family responsibilities.
• Wellbeing support - the Council offers a 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), flu vaccination programme and Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee parking