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6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Start: February / Early March 2026 Location: Exeter/Honiton (On-site with hybrid working) A Local Authority is establishing a new Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) to deliver its waste and recycling collection service in-house from July 2026. We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Operations to lead the operational mobilisation, workforce transfer and go-live of this significant service transition. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, TUPE experience and the ability to de-risk a complex frontline service ahead of day one delivery. The Role You will lead the operational setup and transfer of a large household waste and recycling service into a newly formed LATCo, ensuring full operational readiness for go-live in July 2026. Initially focused on mobilisation, governance and compliance, the role will transition into full operational leadership of approximately 150 staff, 50 vehicles and depot-based waste transfer and recycling operations. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader with significant on-site presence during mobilisation and go-live, including early morning depot oversight. Fundamentally, we are looking for someone who: Knows waste operations from a practical, frontline perspective and can confidently deliver an in-house service. Understands the people and legal sensitivities of TUPE and can lead a full and effective staff transfer. Can de-risk the operation by ensuring all policies, procedures, licences, permits and compliance frameworks are in place ahead of launch. Key Responsibilities Lead the operational mobilisation and transfer of waste services into the new LATCo. Develop and deliver a comprehensive go-live project plan covering workforce, fleet and depot readiness. Ensure all operational, environmental and health & safety compliance requirements are met from day one. Support and lead the TUPE transfer of approximately 150 staff, fostering engagement and continuity. Establish operational policies, procedures, audits and governance frameworks. Lead fleet compliance and third-party maintenance arrangements. Manage collection, transfer and recycling operations, ensuring environmental permit compliance. Embed performance management, KPI oversight and financial discipline. Build a positive, accountable and performance-focused operational culture. Essential Requirements Significant senior management experience in household waste and recycling operations. Proven experience delivering operational services (not solely contract/client-side oversight). Experience managing TUPE transfers and large workforce transitions. Strong knowledge of environmental, fleet and H&S compliance in waste operations. Transport Manager CPC. NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent). Strong financial awareness and experience managing operational KPIs and budgets. Experience leading workforce development and cultural change. Highly Desirable WAMITAB COTC (or strong understanding of transfer station / MRF operations). Experience mobilising a LATCo or in-house service transition. Experience operating within a local authority environment. What We Offer A high-impact interim leadership opportunity. The chance to shape and launch a new in-house waste service. Strategic and operational responsibility during a critical mobilisation period. Competitive day rate (Inside IR35). Hybrid working with increased on-site presence during mobilisation and go-live. Ref: J9638

I am working with a waste management company looking to bring on board a waste manager/MRF manager to run one of their sites close to Bracknell. Involved in waste managements, recycling, on site health and safety and more. Experience within the waste industry will be beneficial you MUST have an up to date WAMITAB Level 4 Ticket/certificate to be considered.