Waste Contracts Lead
On-Recruitment
Job Title: Waste Contracts Lead
Contract: Interim
Location: South West England (Site, Office & Remote Working)
Rate: Competitive
Sector: Local Government
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Waste Management professional to join a Local Authority in a senior contract management capacity.
We are seeking a highly experienced individual with a strong background in managing large-scale waste contracts and operational waste services. This role requires someone who can confidently challenge contractors, drive performance, manage compliance and provide expert operational oversight across a complex waste portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management and performance of major waste treatment, recycling and disposal contracts.
- Oversee contractor performance across Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), waste treatment and landfill operations.
- Monitor contractual KPIs, service standards and compliance requirements.
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective action plans where required.
- Manage relationships with key contractors, stakeholders and service providers.
- Provide technical expertise on waste collection, treatment and disposal operations.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and contractual obligations.
- Support service improvements, efficiency initiatives and contract reviews.
- Manage budgets, financial performance and contractual change processes.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience managing large multi-million-pound waste contracts.
- Strong operational knowledge of waste collection, treatment and disposal services.
- Experience working within a Local Authority waste environment.
- Experience managing contractors and holding suppliers accountable for performance.
- Knowledge of HWRC, MRF, landfill, transfer station, treatment and recycling operations.
- Strong commercial, contractual and compliance management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
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