We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager, ideally with a background of managing large teams, to manage the collection of waste from the 60,000 households in Chichester District. The current team you will be leading is over 100 strong but you will also be experienced in managing change, as within the next 18 months a new food waste collection service must be designed and implemented increasing your workforce by over 25%. The role is prefect for an individual who can design and deliver an operationally efficient service within a local authority context.
This role requires a mixture of hands-on management, tactical planning, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate should understand the challenges of managing a large team of HGV drivers and their crews for which you will have a small team of supervisors and team leads as your direct reports. Experience with decision-making, best practices, health and safety, staff recruitment and training will provide a strong foundation for you. The position is based in Chichester.
What we want you to do ?
- Develop strategy and policy for your own service area and support others in theirs.
- Operational management of your service areas to ensure the delivery of high quality, value for money services in a competitive environment meeting high levels of customer satisfaction and achieving the Council’s service performance targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient use of staff, vehicles, equipment and materials.
- Ensuring the full compliance with all relevant legislative and financial regulations, including the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
- Supporting senior management in the delivery of wider objectives including revenue generating opportunities and the introduction of new service areas.
What we're looking for;
- Operations background in either a commercial or local authority.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent management skills.
- IOSH Qualification.
- CPC Qualification (or working towards) would be an advantage but not essential.
- Resilience
- A desire to make a difference.
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