Role Snapshot…
An exciting opportunity has opened up in the councils Waste and Recycling Team for a Strategic Recycling Manager to coordinate the development and delivery of the councils recycling strategy and policies. The wider team works to deliver a customer focussed service in the areas of waste collection, waste awareness and waste strategy.
There are significant changes on the horizon for the Waste and Recycling industry, so this is an interesting and exciting time to join the service and the Strategic Recycling Manager will play a key role in shaping the councils future recycling strategy.
What you could be part of…
Working at the Council enables you to be part of an organisation which is proud to deliver high-quality, customer focussed services. Our success comes from us being commercially astute and business-like. Continuous improvement is also vital and we challenge ourselves to develop new and innovative ways to improve the services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
What you’ll be doing…
- Day to day and performance management of the Recycling and Partnership Officer team
- Responsible for leading the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the council’s recycling strategy and action plans, in conjunction with senior officers
- Lead the development of recycling services and initiatives that; increase performance, deliver efficiencies and generate income
- To lead, coordinate and support the development of projects and policies to improve the quantity and quality of recycling across the district. Work closely with the Marketing team to develop communication and behaviour change materials, social media and web based content.
You must have…
- Graduate in Environmental Sciences (or equivalent)
- 5 years demonstrable experience in waste management
- In-depth knowledge of waste and recycling legislation, policies and programmes
- Ability to work autonomously with confidence
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Hold full driving licence and able to use own vehicle.
If you any questions about the role, then please contact the recruiting manager Pete Leggett on peter.leggett@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk
