The Waste Disposal team are responsible for the management of over 100,000 tonnes of household waste collected from our residents and other activities across the city. We have a vacancy for a Waste Contract Compliance Manager to join our growing team. You will work to build positive working relationships with contractors, to deliver of high-quality, value for money services.
We may be biased, but there has never been a more exciting time to work in waste. Forthcoming changes to how local authorities collect waste, means there is much to do and some exciting projects being worked on! As Waste Contract Compliance Manager, this is your opportunity to make a difference within the local community and environment. If this sounds like a challenge you’re interested in, we’d like to receive your application.
The successful candidate will have substantial contract management knowledge/experience. You should be proactive and committed to helping improve how waste is managed in Derby. You should be independent and able to progress work under your own initiative.
Our Waste Contract Compliance Manager will need a current full driving license.
For an informal chat, contact Carly Walker, Technical Manager, on 01332 643849
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
- Hybrid working
- Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
- Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
- Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
- Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Waste Contract Compliance Manager , here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
- If you have a background in contract management and the delivery of high-quality, value for money services, we'd be keen to hear from you.
- We’re looking for someone who is able to build strong, positive working relationships with contractors. You’ll work alongside them to resolve issues and identify opportunities to develop services, in some cases, in partnership with Derbyshire County Council.
- You'll assist in the validation and collation of the city’s waste data, as well as management of the waste disposal budget.
- Your time will be split between the office and on site, visiting facilities operated on our behalf, or travelling to offtakers (for our waste or recycling) sites to undertake duty of care audits.
- You will need a full UK driving license and be prepared to visit waste sites predominantly in Derby and Derbyshire, but also further afield and necessitating some flexibility to work outside of normal office hours (usually early mornings).
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
- Significant and current contract management knowledge and experience
- A high level of numeracy and attention to detail with the ability to accurately manage large quantities of data
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of H&S
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Software, especially Excel, as well as work-based systems such as databases
- Ability to constructively challenge existing practice and appraise alternative approaches
- Commitment to the principles of customer care and quality standards
- Degree or equivalent level qualification (or experience) in a relevant subject area
- Positive, accountable team worker, who behaves with integrity
- You'll be able to build strong, productive working relations with contractors, partners and colleagues
- Resilience, as well as initiative and independence
Next Steps
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Sunday 1 June 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held: At Derby City Council StreetPride Depot, 15 Stores Road, Derby, DE21 4BD on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June.
