Waste Services Manager - Operations
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,144 to £53,616 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Manston, Ramsgate |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thanet District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TDC0798 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Operational Manager to join our Team, to manage the day to day delivery of the Waste and Recycling service in Thanet District Council.
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the frontline staff and be a figurehead for promoting an inclusive and safety conscious culture.
They also need to be able to work alongside the other departments to ensure that the residents of Thanet are given the best service possible.
This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to help modernise a Waste Service which has an exciting year ahead planned. If you are looking for your next career move, enjoy a challenge and implementing change, we would love to hear from you.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities:
- Ensure the service is delivered as required and within budget.
- Directly manage Supervisor Team and frontline staff (approx 120).
- Proactively control sickness and absence .
- Be a figurehead for a culture of Health and Safety throughout the organisation.
- Foster a culture of acceptance, diversity and inclusivity amongst all staff.
- Look for ways to constantly improve both the service we provide and efficiencies to provide best value for money.
- Work closely with the Transport Manager and fleet team to ensure best levels of vehicle availability.
- Provide input and coordinate responses to resident enquiries.
- Plan for and deliver adjustments to service delivery to allow for seasonal variations and special events.
- Interact and work collaboratively with all other departments to ensure that the Cleansing Service is running as efficiently as possible as part of the wider council.
For more information about this post please contact Matt Elmer 07368696032
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the frontline staff and be a figurehead for promoting an inclusive and safety conscious culture.
They also need to be able to work alongside the other departments to ensure that the residents of Thanet are given the best service possible.
This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to help modernise a Waste Service which has an exciting year ahead planned. If you are looking for your next career move, enjoy a challenge and implementing change, we would love to hear from you.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities:
- Ensure the service is delivered as required and within budget.
- Directly manage Supervisor Team and frontline staff (approx 120).
- Proactively control sickness and absence .
- Be a figurehead for a culture of Health and Safety throughout the organisation.
- Foster a culture of acceptance, diversity and inclusivity amongst all staff.
- Look for ways to constantly improve both the service we provide and efficiencies to provide best value for money.
- Work closely with the Transport Manager and fleet team to ensure best levels of vehicle availability.
- Provide input and coordinate responses to resident enquiries.
- Plan for and deliver adjustments to service delivery to allow for seasonal variations and special events.
- Interact and work collaboratively with all other departments to ensure that the Cleansing Service is running as efficiently as possible as part of the wider council.
For more information about this post please contact Matt Elmer 07368696032
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