Management Contract and Compliance Lead

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Wiltshire - UK

Daily Salary: £ 230 - 230

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Waste Management Contract & Compliance Lead to manage and oversee complex high-value waste treatment and disposal contracts.

Working within the Environment Directorate this role is pivotal in delivering statutory Waste Services across the county ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and leading a team of specialists.

The post-holder will play a senior role in contract management performance monitoring and service improvement supporting the councils waste strategy and transformation initiatives under the Environment Act 2021.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Full day-to-day management of multi-million-pound waste treatment and disposal contracts including recycling centres landfill composting and energy from waste.

Lead and manage a specialist team responsible for contract compliance monitoring and commissioning activities.

Act as Deputy Authorised Representative for waste contracts with delegated authority to approve monthly spend and service amendments.

Provide senior technical and strategic advice on waste legislation permitting and compliance issues.

Monitor and analyse contract and service performance data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.

Lead service development projects and implement changes to ensure continued environmental and statutory compliance.

Represent the council at regional and national meetings deputising for senior managers where necessary.

Liaise with internal stakeholders (Legal Procurement Health & Safety) and external agencies (Environment Agency) to ensure robust service delivery and legal compliance.

Respond to complex complaints councillor enquiries and public/media interest in service-related matters.

Skills/Experience:

Extensive experience managing large-scale high-value contracts preferably in a technical or waste services environment.

Strong understanding of waste management legislation environmental compliance and health & safety in contracted services.

Proven ability to manage budgets analyse complex data and produce technical reports for senior stakeholders.

Experience in project management risk management and delivering service improvements.

Excellent organisational communication and negotiation skills with a track record of managing diverse teams.

Skilled in stakeholder engagement including navigating political and public service environments.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant contract or data management systems.

Experience in leading staff performance development and succession planning.

Experience working in a local authority or public sector setting.

Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility and compliance schemes.

Commissioning experience specifically within Waste or Environmental Services.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 25/10/2025 :00.

Degree in a relevant field or substantial experience in commissioning and contract management.

Location: County Hall Trowbridge Hybrid working (50% office-based).

Working Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week.

Required Skills:

Extensive experience managing large-scale high-value contracts preferably in a technical or waste services environment. Strong understanding of waste management legislation environmental compliance and health & safety in contracted services. Proven ability to manage budgets analyse complex data and produce technical reports for senior stakeholders. Experience in project management risk management and delivering service improvements. Excellent organisational communication and negotiation skills with a track record of managing diverse teams. Skilled in stakeholder engagement including navigating political and public service environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant contract or data management systems. Experience in leading staff performance development and succession planning. Experience working in a local authority or public sector setting. Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility and compliance schemes. Commissioning experience specifically within Waste or Environmental Services.

Required Education:

Degree in a relevant field or substantial experience in commissioning and contract management.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Waste Management Contract & Compliance Lead to manage and oversee complex high-value waste treatment and disposal contracts. Working within the Environment Directorate this role is pivotal in delivering...