Job Description
Full-time (37 hours per week)
Hybrid working - 50% based at County Hall, Trowbridge
Umbrella rate: £210- £260 per day
3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)
Are you an experienced contract manager with a passion for environmental services?
Do you thrive on managing complex, multi-million-pound contracts that have a visible impact on local communities?
Wiltshire Council is looking for a Waste Management Contract & Compliance Lead to oversee the delivery of our waste treatment and disposal functions across the county. This high-profile role involves managing large-scale waste and recycling contracts, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting the council's strategic aims under the Environment Act 2021.
Reporting to the Head of Waste Operations, you'll be a key member of the service leadership team. You'll lead a team of specialists, manage key contracts worth over £25m annually, and play a key role in transforming how waste services are delivered - ensuring service continuity, value for money, and sustainability.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage waste treatment and disposal contracts, including MRF, landfill, composting, and household recycling centres.
- Ensure all services meet legal, environmental, and performance standards.
- Provide expert advice on waste legislation and policy development.
- Monitor contract performance, resolve complex operational issues, and drive service improvements.
- Deputise for the Head of Waste Operations when required.
What you'll need:
- Degree or significant experience in commissioning, contract, or environmental management.
- Proven success managing large-scale, high-value service contracts.
- Strong budgeting, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of waste permitting, pollution control, and health & safety in waste operations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
