Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager

Braintree District Council has an exciting opportunity for a Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager to join the team.

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £35,545 to £38,965 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 14 April

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager - The Role:

We have a great opportunity for a Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager to join our Operations service to help tackle climate change and support residents and local businesses in minimising waste, recycling more and maximising opportunities in the circular economy.

The changes to waste and recycling legislation and policies make this a very exciting time to join the Waste Minimisation & Sustainability team, as they will be integral to delivering these changes over the coming years.

You will need to be flexible with working hours, which could occasionally start as early as 6:30am when liaising with the refuse and recycling collection crews. Occasional evening and weekend working may also be required in order to attend evening meetings/talks and weekend events.

Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager - Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the management of the Waste Minimisation and Sustainability team, team 1:1, training & development, coaching and mentoring the team to reach full potential and motivation
2. Ensure the service is promoted and delivered in an efficient and effective manner, taking accountability for achieving and maintaining the Council's recycling target
3. To manage and allocate work ensuring the provision of high-quality services that are responsive to change and embrace best practice
4. To lead on waste research and data analysis, establishing and presenting relevant trends, issues and recommendations to senior managers to inform decisions on policy and education
5. Create, manage and deliver an ongoing schedule of projects, utilising established research and data trends, encompassing both national and internal initiatives, to educate a wide range of residents
6. You will also manage ongoing projects and use waste research and data analysis to establish and present trends, issues and recommendations to senior managers

Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager - You:

1. Relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Waste Management (or equivalent) or be prepared to work towards a qualification
2. You will be confident and experienced in managing people, with the ability to establish credibility at all levels
3. A genuine commitment towards the environment, tackling climate change and preventing waste is essential, ideally with a qualification in this field
4. Experience of the waste industry is essential, along with knowledge of research and data analysis
5. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and proven IT skills, including system development
6. Candidates should possess a full clean driving licence and access to their own vehicle for business use

Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager - Benefits:

1. Flexible working
2. Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
3. Free parking
4. Local government pension scheme
5. Learning and development for all staff
6. Staff recognition schemes
7. Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Monday 14th April 2025.

To submit your CV for this Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now!

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