Principal Waste Contracts Officer

Leicestershire County Council
Job reference
2213
Salary
£41,208 - £45,054
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Duration
Permanent
Location
County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RJ / Hybrid
Closing date

We are looking to recruit a Principal Waste Contracts Officer with experience in the waste contracts sector, focusing on the management of key, high value (£3mil to £10 mil per annum) waste contracts, support the development of waste management services and to plan, implement operational service development.

 

About the Role
As the successful candidate, you will become an essential member of the Contracts and Haulage Operations Team. You will be responsible for procuring and overseeing high value contracts.  that enable effect management of the county’s waste.  Your role will contribute to providing residents with a high quality and cost effective service. 

A proactive, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude, a commercial approach and good financial management as well as excellent problem-solving skills are key attributes. You will also be responsible for supporting and delivering innovative opportunities to optimise efficiency savings and develop our services in the future.

Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience. You will have a background in contract management, procurement, and service development ideally within the waste sector.  Your knowledge should ideally extend to statutory requirements, policies and procedures related to operating an efficient waste disposal service.

About You
To apply for this post, you must:

  • Hold a relevant degree and/or equivalent experience in contract, procurement, and management 
  • Have extensive experience in waste contract procurement and management. 
  • Understand and have experience in budget management, forecasting and reporting for significant budgets.
  • Be able to interpret and create technical/non-technical reports and advise stakeholders accordingly 
  • Engage with stakeholders, including meetings, exhibitions, and the media
  • Strong knowledge of waste management and relevant legislation.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation skills and a willingness to travel across the county as required.  

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Sally Talbot, Waste Contracts and Haulage Team Manager
Telephone: 0116 3056180
Email: sally.talbot@leics.gov.uk 

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