Full job descriptionWe are currently working with a South West based Local Authority who are looking for two positions to join their Waste Managamenet team.
Jobs: 1x Interim Waste Manager (6 momths assigment £400 daily) + 1x Head of Waste (3 months assignment £650)
Please see the seperate Job Descriptions:


Waste Manager:
As interim Waste Manager, you will provide expert technical leadership and operational oversight across the Local Authorities Waste management functions. Reporting to the Head of Waste, this role will lead critical workstreams that support the delivery of the Waste & Resources Strategy. The role will focus on contract management, technical oversight of the waste infrastructure, and delivery of projects. Working closely with senior leaders, contractors, elected Members and partner organisations, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of strategic and operational priorities.
As Interim Waste Manager you will:
• Providing technical leadership on waste management, recycling, infrastructure and environmental programmes.
• Supporting the implementation and delivery of Cornwall’s Waste & Resources Strategy and associated delivery plans.
• Leading and driving forward complex projects and workstreams to improve service delivery and performance.
• Managing and monitoring waste contracts, ensuring compliance, performance and value for money.
• Monitoring service performance, customer feedback and key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement.


Head of Waste:
As interim Head of Waste, you will provide immediate leadership across a team of 38 employees, lead the delivery of key priorities within the Waste and Resources Strategy, oversee major contracts and budgets, drive strategic savings and grant funded projects, and embed a newly implemented service structure. Reporting to the Service Director for Regulatory Services, this is a hands-on leadership role requiring significant experience of waste management, working with senior officers, elected Members, contractors and external partners.

As Interim Head of Waste, you will:
• Leadership: Provide visible and effective leadership across the Waste Service. Directly manage 3 Group Leaders and overall responsibility for 38 employees. Embed the recently implemented service structure, ensuring teams are aligned, engaged and delivering effectively. Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team for Regulatory Services, working collaboratively with two other Heads of Service and the Service Director. • Strategy Delivery: Lead the implementation of Cornwall’s Waste & Resources Strategy and associated delivery plan.
• Ensure the Council continues to meet its statutory obligations and environmental objectives.
• Contract Management: Provide strategic oversight of and manage contracts for waste collection and cleansing, and infrastructure contracts, ensuring strong supplier performance and value for money.
• Budget Management: Manage a significant budget of c£95m, ensuring robust financial control, and driving agreed savings targets.