Barnsley Council have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manage r to join the team based in Barnsley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £47,181 - £50,269 per annum. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Operations Manager to lead the delivery of an efficient and effective domestic waste collection service. This is a key leadership role where you will shape and implement our service operating model, working collaboratively with stakeholders to modernise and continuously improve front-line services. What Youll Do Lead and inspire operational teams to deliver safe, customer-focused, and high-performing services. Embed core operating principles into day-to-day practice while maintaining flexibility to respond to emerging priorities using a risk-based approach. Drive performance improvement and value for money, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence. Champion continuous improvement and innovation across the service, ensuring agility and responsiveness to changing needs. What Were Looking For Proven experience managing front-line or logistics-based services. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage change effectively. A track record of challenging performance and delivering results in a customer-focused environment. Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build strong partnerships and manage stakeholder expectations. Closing date for applications : Friday 30th January 2026 If you have the skills, experience, and ambition to help us deliver a modern, efficient domestic waste collection service as our Operations Manager, wed love to hear from you.