Southend City Council are committed to driving high‑performing, sustainable services that support our environmental goals and operational ambitions. They are seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager, on a full‑time, permanent basis to oversee the delivery and performance of our waste, recycling and environmental services contracts.
This role sits in the newly created environment service alongside the corporate climate change team and will drive the delivery of council’s and city wide 2030 net zero target.
As the Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager you will be an integral part of the team managing the council’s waste disposal and waste collection and street cleansing services contracts. You will ensure that the Resources and Recycling officers understand the contract and use the contract correctly.
You will be the principal point of contact for both the waste disposal and waste collection and street cleansing contracts and take relevant actions to ensure the highest standards of service delivery, performance management and customer satisfaction are maintained in accordance with the required legislative guidelines and best practice. You will ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties as a Waste Disposal Authority and Waste Collection Authority enabling value for money and efficiencies.
You will manage 5 officers win the team and work closely with our contractor Suez as well as a range of other councils services to drive long term and sustainable resources and recycling management across the city.
N:B - This post is office based with regular site visits.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, proven experience in contract management, ideally within the waste recycling or environmental services sector is essential. It is also essential that you have working knowledge of the range of relevant principles, practices and statutory procedures relating to the service area, procurement and operational management. Equally you will need to demonstrate successful people leadership and excellent communication skills.
You must be able to communicate effectively and professionally as you will be in contact with senior leadership, councillors and partner agencies both verbally and in writing. You need to be able to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders across all levels as you will be liaising with various people from different background.
It is essential that you have a HNC or degree in waste management or related discipline or significant relevant experience.
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