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Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Waste Strategy Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative waste management and street cleansing policies for Plymouth. This is a pivotal role, involved in aligning operational policies with evolving legislation, ensuring adherence to national guidelines, and meeting the Council’s ambitious sustainability goals—including our commitment to Net Zero.
What You'll Do
As a technical expert in waste management you’ll provide strategic advice across waste collection and disposal, utilise key datasets to drive behavioural change and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements. You’ll work collaboratively across departments and help shape the future of waste services in the city.
Your Skills
* Strong leadership and motivational skills
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
* High-level analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
* Confidence in evaluating and working with large datasets
Your Experience
* Proven experience in waste and recycling service delivery
* Successful project management and stakeholder engagement
* Developing strategies and business cases
* Public engagement and behavioural change campaigns
* Procurement and contract management
If you’re passionate about environmental sustainability, experienced in developing impactful data‑led strategies, and ready to make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care‑experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
If you would like any further information regarding the position please call Liam Brennan, Service Development Manager, on 01752 305637 and leave a message.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
Industries
* Government Administration
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