Recycling and Waste Operations Manager
- Temporary, Full-time
Recycling & Waste Operations Manager
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
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Lead and motivate a large operational team, ensuring effective resource planning and service delivery
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Oversee waste and recycling collection, transfer and disposal operations
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Drive operational performance, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
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Manage budgets, fleet, assets and resources effectively
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Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements
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Develop staff, maintain positive employee relations and build strong stakeholder partnerships
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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:
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Experience leading and developing large teams
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Strong operational, financial and resource management skills
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Experience delivering projects and improving service performance
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A sound understanding of health and safety and regulatory compliance
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Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
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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.