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Recycling Project Manager

Recycling Project Manager

Newport City CouncilNewport, Wales, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Recycling Project Manager

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Post No. POSN004283 - Recycling Project Manager

Join Newport City Council as our new, innovative Recycling Project Manager!

Are you a forward-thinking leader passionate about increasing recycling rates and driving impactful change? Do you have a knack for managing multiple workstreams with tight deadlines, and excel at data analysis and reporting? If so, Newport City Council needs you!

We are seeking a dynamic Recycling Project Manager to lead our efforts in new initiatives to increase recycling beyond 70% and manage a range of recycling and reuse projects to ensure Newport leads the way in Wales. This is not just a traditional role - we are looking for someone with creative problem-solving skills who can revolutionise our approach to recycling and reuse across the City.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop and implement transformative strategies to increase recycling rates beyond 70%.
  • Manage multiple recycling and reuse projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
  • Incorporate data-driven methods to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination with communities.
  • Work closely with a range of contractors, partners, and suppliers to increase recycling and reduce carbon emissions.

Who we're looking for :

  • A leader with a passion for innovation and transformation and experience in managing multiple workstreams with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical capacity and data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Proven track record of successful project management and team leadership to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the city.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an appreciation of the importance of customer care.
  • An appreciation of budget management is essential, as you will be responsible for overseeing expenditures and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
  • The ideal candidate will maintain attention to detail while working to tight deadlines and possess excellent IT and data analysis / management skills.

    • If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real difference in Newport, we want to hear from you! Our vision is to provide the most efficient and effective services in Wales and to enable this you will need to embrace change, technology, and performance management. Apply today and lead the transformation of our city's recycling efforts.

    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Silvia Gonzalez-Lopez [email protected]

    You will report directly to the Waste and Cleansing Service Manager, work closely with and provide support as needed to other managers across the Environment and Public Protection service area that brings together waste and cleansing services with grounds, community protection, parks and recreation, cemetery and crematorium, climate change, biodiversity and regulatory services.

    We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

    We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

    Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

    Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

    Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

    Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd

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