Job Title: Business Manager Location: Oldham Salary Range: £33.81p/h Umbrella Contract Type: 6 months Hours: 40 hours per week / Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm Purpose of the Role SRG are looking for a business manager to join a waste management company based in Oldham. The purpose of this role is to oversee all aspects of site operations including financial management, business development, strategic planning, and team leadership. The Business Manager ensures services are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget, aligned with the company's Minimum Requirements. Key Responsibilities People Management Ensure safety and wellbeing of employees and stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Conduct performance evaluations and set development goals. Champion inclusion and employee engagement. Implement training, competency checks, and people management processes. Customer Excellence Foster a culture of customer excellence. Manage assets and teams to exceed service expectations. Drive innovation and operational efficiency. Collaborate with local sales teams to identify growth opportunities. Ensure transparent reporting and compliance with VMR and fleet standards. Sustainability & Commercial Performance Manage site budgets and financial performance. Identify cost optimisation and revenue growth opportunities. Develop strategic plans for business expansion and ecological transformation. Negotiate contracts and pricing strategies. Maintain competitive edge through market analysis and stakeholder engagement. Skills & Competencies Skills Business Acumen - Advanced Financial Management - Advanced Relationship Management - Advanced Communication & Time Management - Proficient Decision Making & Continuous Improvement - Advanced Project Management - Foundation IT Proficiency - Advanced Behaviours Lead by Example Strategic Planning Performance & Talent Management Effective Delegation Experience Required Proven experience in financial and risk management Fleet management expertise Strong leadership and team motivation skills Background in waste management or environmental services (preferred) Qualifications Essential IOSH Managing Safely Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent experience Transport CPC (where required) Desirable COTC Level 4 (for permitted sites) Level 5 Leadership & Management or relevant degree Knowledge of waste regulations and sustainability practices Performance Indicators Safety and succession planning metrics Customer satisfaction and retention (NPS, complaints, KPIs) Financial targets (budget, EBITDA, zero landfill) Compliance with audits and operational standards Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy