Dorset Council is one of the top performing local authorities for waste management in England. Nonetheless, there’s so much more we can do.
Dorset Council declared a climate change emergency in May 2019, and the waste team have a significant role to play in helping to reduce the Council’s carbon footprint. This is an exciting opportunity to join the small team delivering the waste management contracts and infrastructure to continue to deliver outstanding performance and make a significant contribution to residents and businesses in Dorset.
This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your existing knowledge, skills and experiences within a busy environment, located in the beautiful rural setting of Dorset, and close to the famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
What you will be doing
The Contracts Team Leader post is located within the Commissioning Team which sits in Commercial and Strategy section of Place Services. The team is primarily responsible for the delivery and maintenance of waste infrastructure and for the development and monitoring of contracts.
The role includes the development of new innovative contracts for waste services, including front facing Household Recycling Centres, and the monitoring of these contracts. In addition, the role interfaces with the in-house waste collection service, implementing solutions for greater efficiency as services develop.
The service works collaboratively across the Council and with strategic partners, to promote innovation, to secure the best outcomes and value for Dorset's residents and customers. The role may involve consulting with elected council members.
About you
Educated to degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and member of a professional body (or eligible for membership) you will have substantial experience in waste contracts and management of a team. Continuing Professional Development is essential in the role, as is the enthusiasm to undertake further relevant training.
Critical to the post is enthusiasm and commitment to the development of the service and customer service.
Provisional date of interview 27th May 2022
For more information regarding this role please contact Jason Jones on 01305 225180
Working at Dorset Council
This is a unique opportunity to join a new council in Dorset – home to the spectacular Jurassic Coast and thriving market towns and villages with a strong sense of community and identity.
On 1 April 2019, five district and borough councils and the county council were replaced by the new Dorset Council which will deliver more efficient, accessible and modern public services.
You will have the opportunity to build your career in a modern, flexible and inclusive organisation, and this is an exciting time to join – as we develop Dorset Council to a more mature organisation.
Dorset Council provides a framework to explain the behaviours expected from everyone who works, or volunteers, for Dorset Council regardless of their role or grade within the organisation, find more information about this here. The behaviours will form part of the selection process, where you will be asked to evidence when you have demonstrated them.
Additional Information
This post has a significant travel requirement and you are contractually required to have a vehicle (or transport deemed to be suitable by the council) available for use as required.
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Dorset Council is committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free, and as inclusive as possible for everyone.
For further information and how to apply, please click here (including information on rewards & benefits and Equality & Diversity)
