We are seeking a suitably experienced operational leader who can help us deliver safe, reliable waste and recycling services for the residents of Coventry, while also supporting residents to make positive use of those services. This role combines hands-on operational management with leadership responsibilities for a small team of Waste Education Officers, who run campaigns and initiatives to improve recycling habits and reduce contamination. The ideal candidate will: Be confident managing frontline services. Have experience planning routes and resources. Be skilled in problem-solving within fast‑moving operational environments. Build strong working relationships with crews, supervisors and partners. Provide supportive leadership to staff delivering education and engagement work in the community. Within our team, women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently underrepresented across middle management roles. We therefore actively encourage applications from women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other applicants with or without protected characteristics from applying. For an informal conversation about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact: Sarah Elliott – Strategic Lead for Environmental Services – 02476 972008