Waste Strategy Implementation Programme Manager

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group

Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 years

Working Hours: 37 hours weekly

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is 46142 (Level one) rising to 49282

Location:Eastcroft Depot London Road NG2 3AH

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

As the Waste Strategy Implementation Programme Manager you will play a critical role in future-proofing Nottingham City Councils waste services. This means not only delivering todays projects but also ensuring the service is agile resilient and fully compliant with new and emerging waste legislation.

Youll be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive understanding of current and upcoming waste regulations legislation and industry best practices. By proactively monitoring changes in the regulatory landscape you will ensure that Nottinghams waste management strategy remains ahead of the curvemitigating risks and capitalising on opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Your work will involve:

Anticipating and responding to legislative changes: Youll lead the service in adapting to new government policies environmental targets and statutory requirements ensuring all projects and operational practices meet or exceed compliance standards.
Embedding compliance into service design: From project inception to delivery youll ensure that legal and regulatory requirements are built into every aspect of the waste strategy including procurement supplier management and operational procedures.
Championing continuous improvement: Youll drive initiatives that not only meet current standards but also position the service to excel as new regulations emerge supporting Nottinghams ambition to be a leader in sustainable waste management.
Engaging stakeholders: Youll work closely with internal teams external partners and government agencies to ensure all stakeholders are informed engaged and compliant with relevant regulations and procedures.
Supporting recycling and sustainability goals:By integrating best practices and forward-thinking approaches youll help the Council deliver on its climate change commitments and environmental responsibilities. This includes driving improvements in waste reduction recycling rates and reducing contamination ensuring Nottinghams waste services not only meet but exceed national targets and industry standards.

This is a forward-looking leadership role for someone who thrives on change innovation and collaborationensuring Nottinghams waste services are robust compliant and ready for the future.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Extensive experience in project management preferably within the local authority sector with a strong track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

In-depth understanding of waste management principles regulations waste minimisation strategies recycling systems and waste disposal practices.

Proven leadership capabilities with the aptitude to motivate and guide project teams towards successful project completion.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex waste management issues identify solutions and make informed decisions.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Lisa Terry Waste and Recycling Reduction Manageror by email at

Closing Date: Sunday 02 November 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held:w/c 10 November 2025

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Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionContract Type: Fixed Term for 2 yearsWorking Hours: 37 hours weeklyWorker Type: Hybrid WorkerSalary: Starting Salary is 46142 (Level one) rising to 49282Location:Eastcroft Depot London Road NG2 3AHWeve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - ...