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Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,938 to £40,476 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + £5,000 Market Supplement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2025 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pendle Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V41 |
Summary
Make a Lasting Impact in Your Community
We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead our waste and recycling operations at [Council Name]. This is your opportunity to help shape a cleaner, greener future for our residents.
About the Role
As an Operations Manager, you’ll take charge of delivering efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible waste collection services. Your role will see you managing frontline staff and contractors as well as being part of the team that delivers service improvements and new recycling collection schemes. On a daily basis your teams work will have an impact on the lives of those that live, work or visit Pendle.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the council’s waste collection and recycling services
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and service performance
• Support innovative strategies to reduce waste and increase recycling rates
• Engage with the public, stakeholders, and partners to enhance service delivery
• Support the council’s climate and environmental goals
About You:
• Proven leadership experience in waste management or a similar operational field
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and local authority procedures
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets and contracts
• A commitment to public service and sustainability
Why Join Us?
• Make a visible difference in your community
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive team
• Access ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive salary and local government pension scheme
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
We’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead our waste and recycling operations at [Council Name]. This is your opportunity to help shape a cleaner, greener future for our residents.
About the Role
As an Operations Manager, you’ll take charge of delivering efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible waste collection services. Your role will see you managing frontline staff and contractors as well as being part of the team that delivers service improvements and new recycling collection schemes. On a daily basis your teams work will have an impact on the lives of those that live, work or visit Pendle.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the council’s waste collection and recycling services
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and service performance
• Support innovative strategies to reduce waste and increase recycling rates
• Engage with the public, stakeholders, and partners to enhance service delivery
• Support the council’s climate and environmental goals
About You:
• Proven leadership experience in waste management or a similar operational field
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and local authority procedures
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets and contracts
• A commitment to public service and sustainability
Why Join Us?
• Make a visible difference in your community
• Be part of a dedicated and supportive team
• Access ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive salary and local government pension scheme
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
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