Interim Head of Service Street Scene and Leisure
Based in Essex, hybrid working
Length: 6 months
IR35 status: Inside
We are looking for an experienced Head of Service for Street Scene and Leisure to manage and develop the Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection Services and Clean & Green Services and take responsibility for the procurement and management of external contractors related to all aspects of waste management and Clean & Green.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and develop Domestic and Commercial Waste Collection and Clean & Green Services, including parks and open spaces, street cleansing, arboriculture, burials and grounds maintenance
*Provide strategic leadership and operational management of, including waste disposal contracts and the Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC)
*Manage the HWRC in line with Environmental Permitting Regulations and site working plans
*Take overall responsibility for procurement and contract management across Waste and Clean & Green Services
*Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and strategies that meet regulatory requirements
*Control and monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with financial procedures and preparing annual budgets, capital programmes and funding bids
*Manage all service income streams, including HWRC, commercial waste, bulky waste and other internal and external customers
*Analyse performance data and customer feedback to improve service standards, efficiency, value for money and public satisfaction
*Ensure services operate in accordance with ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001
Skills, experience and knowledge required:
*Significant senior management experience within waste management, environmental services, Clean & Green, highways
*Proven experience leading domestic and commercial waste collection services, street cleansing, parks and open spaces, grounds maintenance or similar frontline services.
*Experience of working within a regulated environment, with a sound understanding of Environmental Permitting Regulations and statutory compliance
*Experience of operating within ISO 9001 Quality Management and occupational health and safety standards (e.g. OHSAS 18001 or equivalent)
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