Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer (Internal Applicants at Leicestershire County Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

42699.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Procurement, Contract Management, Waste Operations, Tender Documentation, Contractor Performance Monitoring, Procurement Processes, Budget Monitoring, Data Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Legislation Interpretation, Project Management, Staff Supervision, Environmental Compliance, Customer Enquiries Handling

Industry

Government Administration

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term - 12 months Closing Date: 31st March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and forward‑thinking Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer to join the Waste Contracts and Haulage team on a fixed term basis. This role puts you at the heart of driving innovative projects that improve how we deliver waste services across Leicestershire as well as helping to manage operations. You’ll lead on developing waste treatment and recycling services, oversee key contracts, ensure compliance, and help shape service improvements that make a real difference. If you’re passionate about improving operational performance and delivering high‑quality, efficient services, this role offers the chance to have a real impact. About the Role You will support the waste management service in ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and in line with all relevant legislation. A key part of the role involves managing a range of waste‑related contracts, preparing tender documentation, monitoring contractor performance and contributing to procurement processes. You will also help develop and deliver recycling, treatment and savings initiatives, alongside leading operational projects that improve how the service functions. The role includes monitoring budgets, handling customer enquiries, maintaining productive relationships with contractors and partners, and ensuring accurate data, reporting and business processes are in place. Where required, you will supervise staff, support their development, and provide cover for senior colleagues to help maintain service continuity. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must: * A relevant degree or significant experience in contract procurement, contract management or the management of waste operations. * Experience in procuring and managing waste or maintenance contracts, overseeing waste operations, and delivering projects in a service environment. * Experience in budget management, monitoring and planning, alongside an ability to interpret and produce reports and provide clear advice to stakeholders, including senior managers and where appropriate elected members. * Proven ability to engage effectively with customers and partners, supported by excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to negotiate, influence and achieve successful outcomes. * Good knowledge of waste disposal and treatment legislation, site operations, environmental compliance, and relevant contract and procurement legislation. * Good knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply them to operational and contract‑related work. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Sally Talbot- Team Manager, Waste Contracts & Haulage Telephone: 0116 305 6180 Email: sally.talbot@leics.gov.uk How to Apply Please apply sending us your CV as well a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the requirements of the post. The supporting statement should be no longer than 500 words. At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006] About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

This role involves managing a range of waste-related contracts, preparing tender documentation, monitoring contractor performance, and contributing to procurement processes to ensure safe and efficient waste management operations. The officer will also develop recycling and treatment initiatives, lead operational projects, monitor budgets, and supervise staff where required.