REED is supporting our client within
Resident Services & Climate Change
to recruit an experienced
Service Manager (Street Scene). This role is essential in ensuring the effective delivery of core environmental services, with a particular focus on
waste and recycling operations. The successful candidate will provide operational leadership across waste, recycling, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and open spaces, ensuring services remain compliant, efficient and performance-driven. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong waste-sector experience, especially those familiar with
MRF procurement, waste contract management and large-scale service delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day Environment team, including
waste & recycling, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and trees/open spaces. Oversee procurement and negotiation of the
Mixed Recycling Facility (MRF)
contract. Lead the rollout and implementation of
Simpler Recycling
in line with current legislation. Support and manage the recruitment, extension and performance of several
waste-related contracts. Monitor, analyse and report on
KPIs, contractor performance and compliance across all service areas. Person Specification Essential Experience: Proven operational leadership within
waste and recycling services. Experience managing
MRF procurement
or similar technical contract negotiations. Strong understanding of local authority
street scene, environmental services and statutory requirements. Ability to oversee contractor performance, drive KPIs, and maintain service quality. Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and support service improvements. Additional Information Full-time position: 37 hours per week. Hybrid working available, with 2 days per week based at
Welwyn Garden City. Immediate start required due to a vacancy within the team. How to Apply If you have strong experience in
waste and recycling operations
and are looking for a challenging, impactful role within a forward-thinking environmental services team, we would welcome your application. Apply today or contact us for further information about the role and hourly/day rate.