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 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

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Rachael Savage, our Waste & Transport Manager on 07919 166172.

You can view full details of this job via our website, where you can also apply

on-line.  Please visit www.rugby.gov.uk.  If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: contact.centre@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.

Closing Date: 1 December

Interview Date: 11 of December