Waste and Recycling Manager

£31,099 - £34,723 per annum | Full Time (37 hours per week)| Permanent

About the role

Are you an experienced manager looking for an exciting new challenge? We may have the perfect role for you! An opportunity has arisen within our Operational Services team, the post holder will directly manage our Waste and Recycling Supervisors and Admin Support team, therefore it is essential for candidates to have previous management experience.

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day management of the refuse, recycling, cleansing and administration teams, working closely with the Waste and Recycling Supervisors to provide the highest quality of service to the people of Torridge and supporting all drivers, loaders and operatives to complete their daily tasks.

The Waste and Recycling Manager will be responsible for keeping abreast of industry-wide developments, evaluating ways to continuously improve the service standards and delivery and provide recommendations to the Operational Services Manager on an ongoing basis. They will be responsible for taking the lead on revitalising the recycling education programme, promoting recycling initiatives with the aim of increasing public engagement.

The post holder will deputise for the Operational Services Manager in their absence, and assist them with monitoring progress and reporting statistics, to ensure the service meets Government-set targets.

Who we are

Located in Northern Devon, we're the Local Authority for the area of Torridge. We look after our residents and visitors providing a wide range of services. All this in an area of 984 square km with a population of 67,000, it's no easy task but our team of around 270 employees are integral to supporting our local area and working hard to provide the best positive service for our customers.

Benefits of Working for Us

Our office is located in one of the most breath-taking parts of the South West within walking distance of the dramatic North Devon Coastline. home to world class beaches (including the 12th World Surfing Reserve). On the doorstep are also the amazing natural resources of Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks.

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which the Council contributes 17.5%
• Access to an Occupational Health service to support you at work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Flexi time policy
• Annual leave starting at a minimum of 24 days and rising to a minimum of 29 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
• The potential to purchase an extra 10 days annual leave
• 3 days extra annual leave for the Christmas period
• Access to the cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle for healthy, low carbon travel

How to apply

If you are looking for a new professional challenge with a better work life balance then contact Richard Haste, Operational Services Manager on 01237 428963 for a confidential and informal discussion about how this opportunity might be right for you.

To view a job description or to apply please visit our careers website https://careers.torridge.gov.uk/ to complete an online application form.

Closing Date: 9 July

Interview Date: 20 July

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,099.00-£34,723.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2023