R2R103999 - Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

At Southend-on-Sea City Council, we are committed to driving high-performing, sustainable services that support our environmental goals and operational ambitions. We are seeking a proactive and experienced Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager on a part time (30 hours) and initially 3 months interim basis to oversee the delivery and performance of our waste, recycling and environmental services contracts.

This role sits in the newly created environment service alongside the corporate climate change team and will drive the delivery of council’s and city wide 2030 net zero target.

As the Resources and Recycling Contracts Manager, you will be an integral part of the team managing the council’s waste disposal and waste collection and street cleansing services contracts. You will ensure that the Resources and Recycling officers understand the contract and use the contract correctly.

You will be the principal point of contact for both the waste disposal and waste collection and street cleansing contracts and take relevant actions to ensure the highest standards of service delivery performance management and customer satisfaction are maintained in accordance with the required legislative guidelines and best practice. You will ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties as a Waste Disposal Authority and Waste Collection Authority enabling value for money and efficiencies.

N:B - This post is hybrid but requires regular site visits.

If you would like to have an informal conversation, kindly contact Jo Gay JoGay@southend.gov.uk.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, proven experience in contract management, ideally within the waste recycling, or environmental services sector is essential for this role. It is also essential that you have working knowledge of the range of relevant, principles, practices, and statutory procedures relating to the service area, procurement and operational management. Equally you will need to demonstrate successful people leadership and excellent communication skills.

You must be able to communicate effectively and professionally as you will be in contact with senior leadership, councillors, and partner agencies both verbally and in writing. You need to be able to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders across all levels as you will be liaising with various people from different background.

It is essential that you have a HNC or degree in waste management or related discipline or significant relevant experience.

Your application will not be considered without a full and clean driving license

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.