Waste Contracts Lead

Job Title: Waste Contracts Lead

Contract: Interim
Location: South West England (Site, Office & Remote Working)
Rate: Competitive
Sector: Local Government

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Waste Management professional to join a Local Authority in a senior contract management capacity.

We are seeking a highly experienced individual with a strong background in managing large-scale waste contracts and operational waste services. This role requires someone who can confidently challenge contractors, drive performance, manage compliance and provide expert operational oversight across a complex waste portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the management and performance of major waste treatment, recycling and disposal contracts.

* Oversee contractor performance across Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), waste treatment and landfill operations.

* Monitor contractual KPIs, service standards and compliance requirements.

* Identify operational risks and implement corrective action plans where required.

* Manage relationships with key contractors, stakeholders and service providers.

* Provide technical expertise on waste collection, treatment and disposal operations.

* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and contractual obligations.

* Support service improvements, efficiency initiatives and contract reviews.

* Manage budgets, financial performance and contractual change processes.

Essential Experience

* Significant experience managing large multi-million-pound waste contracts.

* Strong operational knowledge of waste collection, treatment and disposal services.

* Experience working within a Local Authority waste environment.

* Experience managing contractors and holding suppliers accountable for performance.

* Knowledge of HWRC, MRF, landfill, transfer station, treatment and recycling operations.

* Strong commercial, contractual and compliance management skills.

* Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed