This is a new role within the Waste and Street Cleansing Team in the Environment, Housing and Neighbourhoods Directorate. The Policy and Projects Manager will report to the Head of Service for Waste and Street Cleansing.
The team is responsible for managing and delivering services and contracts for residential waste and recycling collections, street cleaning, winter gritting, and environmental enforcement. This includes proactive education, raising awareness, and enforcement of environmental crimes such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling, underpinned by the Environmental Protection Act.
Our work directly supports the Council’s "Ambitious for Sutton" Corporate Plan;
- Action on climate change by seeking reductions in litter and fly-tipping, and supporting the Council’s Sustainability Strategy.
- Aiming to become the top UK borough for recycling through effective contract management and supporting communication campaigns to encourage waste reduction and increased recycling.
- An efficient and well-run Council by improving customer service and ensuring financial efficiency.
The service is currently undergoing a period of transformation. This is an exciting time for waste and street cleansing services in the borough. We are a high performer, have great resident satisfaction, and new waste and enforcement contracts that have both been commissioned in the last 6 months. As we navigate legislative changes including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), and Simpler/more Consistent Recycling systems, the Policy and Projects Manager supported by the Policy Officer Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring services adapt to this evolving regulatory environment, ensuring compliance and to capitalise on potential opportunities for enhanced efficiency and environmental performance.
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