An opportunity to join a hardworking, committed team seeking to develop quality and cost effective waste and environment services during challenging financial times for local government and an evolving political, legislative and economic landscape.
The role will require someone with a good understanding of waste legislation, and the current policy and strategic context. They should have experience of developing policies and strategies in the waste area and of managing and delivering projects.
They should have experience of working with and developing strong partnerships with a variety of stakeholders from the public, private and voluntary sectors. Good communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to negotiate, shape and influence to achieve successful outcomes are important.
Experience of managing and developing staff as well as managing budgets and following financial controls is required.
The role will require someone who can work on their own initiative and as part of a team. They should also be able to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets. They should have a customer focussed and outcomes based approach to doing their job.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in waste strategy development.
- Experience of working in partnership with public, private and voluntary sectors including successful negotiation and facilitation with stakeholders.
- Identification, development and management of commercial opportunities and external sources of funding including development of business cases and bids.
- Writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice to stakeholders including senior managers and elected members.
- Knowledge of waste and environment legislation, policies and current strategic context.
For Informal enquiries please contact James Obrien Tel: 0116 3058101 email: james.obrien@leics.gov.uk
