Overview
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Job title
Business Manager - Projects & Change Management
Location & Work type
Location: Flexible hybrid arrangement with on-site presence 2 days per week at Knostrop WWTW, Leeds. Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
What we do
We provide essential water and wastewater services to the Yorkshire region, looking after communities and the environment 24/7, 365 days a year. The Sludge Logistics Optimiser is part of the Bioresources team and focuses on continually improving the sludge logistics solution for Yorkshire Water, delivering commercial, legal and service value.
Role overview
The Sludge Logistics Optimiser forms an integral part of a small multi-skilled flexible technical and operations team. You will be the main point of contact between Yorkshire Water operations/onsite contractors and third-party providers for demand planning, contribute to medium/long term forecasting, and deliver improvements across operations, finance, legal compliance, strategic planning, business integration and project delivery.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate the integration of logistics spend into a commercially driven, cost-effective solution for Yorkshire Water across the organisation, linking into the bioresources strategic programme.
* Ensure Waste Carriers Licence responsibilities are carried out and auditable from third party providers to satisfy EA regulations and Yorkshire Water regulations team, including audits on Yorkshire Water sites.
* Investigate, identify root causes of performance problems and costs, and implement solutions, influencing stakeholders to deliver the best outcome.
* Deliver real TOTEX cost savings, challenging contractual and internal KPIs to ensure best value.
* Act as the main contact between operations/onsite contractors and third-party providers for demand planning across 650+ sites and multiple sludge products.
* Contribute to medium/long term forecasting and align with sludge strategy.
* Flex across multiple workstations within a multi-skilled team with responsibilities spanning operations, finance, legal compliance, planning, and project delivery.
* Manage income/volume demand, reporting and recording to ensure sludge supply supports energy generation targets and regulatory reporting.
* Audit key service areas for contract compliance, including legal, duty of care, and H&S training.
* Maintain robust financial management and commercial awareness to support decisions and identify value opportunities.
* Utilise IT systems (SAP, SCADA, RTS, JRP, Fleet Telematics, Tacho) and ensure compliance and data integrity.
* Deliver attributed projects from the Sludge Operations Manager or Bioresources, developing implementation plans with stakeholders and tracking benefits.
* Collaborate with third parties on joint initiatives and improvements with operational and strategic impact.
* Lead investigations and development aligned with team and business goals to improve maturity and drive cultural change.
* Liaise with the public as the contract point to resolve customer contacts and drive positive C-MEX interactions.
What skills & qualifications you will need
* Technical knowledge of logistics or waste management, demand modelling and optimization, ideally from a water industry or environmental services background.
* Proven track record of delivering cost savings and improving operational performance.
* Ability to analyse problems, identify root causes, and implement cost-effective solutions.
* Strong data management and reporting skills to support energy generation and regulatory needs.
* Skilled in forecasting and strategic planning for medium and long-term goals.
* Experience working with third-party contractors and managing service delivery.
* Strong planning and coordination skills to manage sludge logistics across different sites.
* Ability to analyse complex data sets to identify underperformance and propose solutions.
* Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and gain agreement for improvement and action.
* Commercial awareness with a focus on cost savings and value for money.
* Good communication skills to handle customer queries and ensure positive outcomes.
You will also benefit from having
* Experience and familiarity of opportunities and constraints within the end-to-end sludge process.
* Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.
* Experience in managing workloads and commercial relationships with third parties.
* Experience within or with utilities, in an operational/delivery role.
* Familiarity with audit processes and understanding of waste regulations and legal compliance (e.g. Waste Carriers Licence, EA regulations).
Additional information
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to aid work-life balance.
Closing Date: 18th September
Interview Date: TBC
Pre-employment checks may include Basic Disclosure through a third-party company; security vetting may be required for certain roles. All roles may require a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required. We are committed to accessibility and will provide adjustments in the recruitment process if needed. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date; apply early.
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