Interim Director of Environment & Waste Location: Home Counties (Hybrid) Contract: Interim (initial 6 months, with potential extension) Day Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking senior Place‑based leader to join a UK local authority as their Interim Director of Environment & Waste. This is a high‑impact role providing strategic leadership across environmental, waste and regulatory services, with a strong focus on sustainability, performance, compliance and service transformation. About the Interim Director of Environment & Waste role: Provide strategic leadership as part of the council’s Senior Leadership Team, ensuring environmental and waste priorities align with wider corporate objectives and the Medium‑Term Financial Plan. Oversee the Environment & Waste portfolio, including Waste Collection & Disposal, Environmental Services, Regulatory and associated Place‑based functions. Lead the development and delivery of climate change, sustainability, emergency planning and waste strategies, supporting the council’s green infrastructure ambitions. Drive service improvement, innovation and organisational change to enhance performance, compliance and resident outcomes. Ensure all services operate within statutory, regulatory and governance frameworks, delivering high‑quality and value‑for‑money outcomes. Oversee large...