Overview
Waste Operations Manager. Are you a resilient, forward-thinking leader with a passion for environmental services?
We’re looking for a Waste Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient, and customer-focused waste and cleansing operations across the district. You’ll manage daily services, build a strong team culture, ensure compliance with health and safety and governance standards, and drive service improvements. You’ll also represent the council in meetings with stakeholders, elected members and the wider community.
Responsibilities
* Lead safe, efficient, and customer-focused waste and cleansing operations across the district.
* Manage daily services and drive service improvements.
* Build a strong team culture and ensure compliance with health and safety and governance standards.
* Represent the council in meetings with stakeholders, elected members and the wider community.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Confident leader with experience in waste and cleansing operations.
* Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Understanding of relevant legislation and health and safety management.
* Ability to build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Benefits and Terms
* 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £41,771 - £46,142
* Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
* 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
* Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
* Employee benefits programme including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
* Continued training and development opportunities
How to apply
Interested? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Anna Morgan (Waste Services Team Manager) at anna.morgan@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454663, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.
You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers. Applications must be made using the online application process.
Equal Opportunities
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
This is an exciting time of change at NWLDC as we progress devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR). To learn more about what this means, visit: Devolution - North West Leicestershire District Council and email hr@nwleicestershire.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Closing Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
ONE TEAM, ONE COUNCIL
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