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Waste Services Manager

Job description
We are seeking a forwardthinking, strategic leader to join our Street Care Services Team as the Waste Services Manager. This is a high-profile frontline role where you will help shape the direction of services used by every resident in Neath Port Talbot, while playing a vital part in driving up recycling performance and reducing waste.

As the Waste Services Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of the Council’s waste management policy and strategy, while overseeing the daytoday operation of the waste and recycling service to ensure statutory  recycling and compliance targets are met. You will provide clear direction to a large multidisciplinary workforce, driving performance, guiding change and supporting continuous improvement. Alongside this, you will manage complex logistics, maintain high operational standards and ensure resilience in a fastpaced, politically visible and safetycritical environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated, strategic thinker with strong management skills, and experience of managing in an operational delivery context.  You will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of waste management, environmental compliance and frontline operations.  You will also understand how public services operate and be skilled at solving problems, managing complexity and delivering highquality, customerfocused outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forwardlooking organisation that is investing in modern and sustainable services.  Based at our newly developed Waste Transfer Station, a modern centre equipped with upgraded facilities that brings collection and disposal operations together. You will be part of an ambitious team that values innovation and professional growth, giving you the platform to shape the future of waste services and make a meaningful difference to both our environment and the communities we serve.

Requirements

About you:

You will have:

Significant experience of managing large-scale operational services and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of waste legislation, environmental regulations and local/national waste strategy.
Proven ability to manage large budgets, contracts and performance targets.
Experience leading change programmes and navigating complex, politically sensitive services.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making capabilities.
Commitment to safety, compliance, sustainability and high quality service delivery.
A relevant degree (or equivalent) and substantial experience in managing critical frontline services.
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Waste Management, Operational Leadership, Business and Financial Management

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact James Davies on Email:   j.davies19@npt.gov.uk

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.  In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.  Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.  If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.  Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.