Head of Waste, Fleet & Transport

About this job

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for sustainability, efficiency, and innovation in waste management, fleet operations, and transport services? We are looking for a dynamic Head of Waste, Fleet, and Transport to lead the delivery of vital services that directly impact our residents' quality of life. In this key role, you will drive the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies, ensuring the seamless, cost-effective, and sustainable management of our waste, fleet, and transport operations. Your leadership will help us reduce environmental impact, improve operational efficiency, and meet the needs of our growing and diverse communities. If you thrive in managing complex services, have a vision for sustainability, and can inspire teams to deliver excellence, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of innovative strategies for waste management, fleet maintenance, and transport services, aligning with local, national, and environmental sustainability goals.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of waste collection, recycling, fleet management, and transport services, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and value for money.
• Sustainability and Innovation: Drive the council’s green agenda by exploring and implementing environmentally friendly waste solutions, fleet electrification, and sustainable transport initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Set clear KPIs, monitor service performance, and ensure continuous improvement across all areas of waste, fleet, and transport.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards, environmental regulations, and vehicle maintenance obligations.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budgeting and financial performance of the waste, fleet, and transport departments, ensuring services are delivered cost-effectively.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including residents, contractors, environmental bodies, and internal departments to ensure collaborative service delivery.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team, promoting a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.

About you

We are seeking an experienced leader with a deep understanding of waste, fleet, and transport operations, alongside a passion for driving sustainable solutions. You will have a proven track record of leading complex services in a local authority or similar setting and possess excellent management, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience: Extensive experience in waste management, fleet operations, and transport services, preferably in a public sector or local authority environment.
• Strategic Leadership: Strong ability to develop and deliver long-term strategies, aligning operational activities with broader environmental and community goals.
• Sustainability Expertise: In-depth knowledge of sustainability practices, including waste reduction, recycling innovations, fleet electrification, and low-emission transport solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Proven experience in managing complex, high-volume operational services, ensuring high performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Budget Management: Strong financial acumen with experience in managing large budgets and delivering cost-effective services.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, and the public.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating diverse teams to deliver high-quality services.

About us

As part of our commitment to career development, internal applicants applying for this role will be provided with support on CVs/application and interviewing techniques. This support is only available to staff who are employed by the council (permanent, temporary or fixed term).