Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: 6 month temporary contract
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Recycling & Waste Operations Manager to lead and develop its waste and recycling services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong operational leader to manage a large frontline workforce, drive service improvements and support ambitious recycling, sustainability and waste reduction targets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and motivate a large operational team, ensuring effective resource planning and service delivery
Oversee waste and recycling collection, transfer and disposal operations
Drive operational performance, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Manage budgets, fleet, assets and resources effectively
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements
Develop staff, maintain positive employee relations and build strong stakeholder partnerships
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, develop services and generate additional revenue
About You
You will have a proven track record in operational management, ideally within waste management, recycling or a similar frontline service environment.
You will also bring:
Experience leading and developing large teams
Strong operational, financial and resource management skills
Experience delivering projects and improving service performance
A sound understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance
Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
A relevant management qualification or equivalent experience
Waste management qualifications, CIWM membership, WAMITAB accreditation and a relevant driving licence would be advantageous.
Interested?
If you're an experienced operational leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on service delivery, efficiency and environmental performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£31.33 - £31.33 per hour