Job description
Location: Streetpride, Stores Road Depot
Directorate: Communities and Place
Service: Streetpride - Waste
Hours: 37 hours a week
Closing Date: 11th March 2026
Contract Type: permanent
We are looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual to fulfil the role of Streetpride Service Manager within the waste collection service.
The service is a front-line service, responsible for the collection of a variety of waste streams at every domestic property across Derby. Our current waste streams are mixed residual waste, dry recycling, and an opt in garden waste scheme. The service employs over 155 staff to carry out this work, divided into multiple teams with a number of Team Leaders carrying out line management responsibilities.
We may be biased, but there has never been a more exciting time to work in waste. Forthcoming changes to how local authorities collect waste is upon us, and in April 2026, we are introducing a weekly food waste collection service in line with Simpler Recycling legislation. The successful applicant will lead the Implementation of the new food waste collection service. Ensuring a sufficient level of resources for a reliable collection. Monitor and adapt resources to provide an efficient and effective service which delivers value for money. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the garden waste stream.
Your role is a leadership position within a busy operational environment and will require you to have a high level of problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills. Within the operational services we deliver, there is also the need to comply with health and safety and Council policies. This includes monitoring of attendance, performance and the continual improvement of our health and safety practices and procedures. This may include frequently adapting to changes in legal legislation and internal Council procedures.
The successful applicant will work alongside another Streetpride Service Manager who will be responsible overseeing the mixed residual and dry recycling waste streams. The two Service Managers will work together and provide cover for each other during periods of absence.
Our depot is based on Stores Road in Derby.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
Next Steps
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