Job Description

Location
No fixed base - As required within the District
Reference
JOB/25/01616
Salary details
xc2xa340,476 to xc2xa343,693 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 12
Job term
Full Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
37 Hours per week
Closing Date
11 June 2025
Are you passionate about sustainability and environmental management? Do you have the leadership skills to drive innovative waste and recycling strategies? We're looking for a forward thinking Waste & Recycling Manager to lead our waste management operations and help us achieve our environmental goals.
As the Waste & Recycling Manager, you will oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of waste reduction and recycling programs across the District. You'll work closely with colleagues and the wider Streetscene Team to ensure compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement waste management and recycling strategies aligned with statutory environmental regulations and our Council Plan goals.
• Manage working relationships to ensure high performing service delivery.
• Monitor and report on key performance data waste volumes, recycling rates, and environmental impact to help shape service delivery
• Lead and develop the team to achieve their potential
• Promote awareness and engagement in waste reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and health & safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings in waste operations.

About You

• Proven experience in waste management, recycling, logistics or environmental services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Passion for sustainability and the environment
• Relevant qualifications in environmental management, waste management, logistics or a related field are desirable.

The Council offer a range of benefits including career development, supportive work environment, up to 35 days annual leave, wellbeing programmes, discounted membership at our Leisure Centres and much more.
Join us and be part of a successful team that values your growth and well-being. For a full list of job details and requirements, please view the and Person Specification.
Apply today and drive your career forward with us!
If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application, attaching a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the job spec on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: or via by clicking 'Apply for this job' and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.
Applications close Midnight, 11th June 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 23rd June 2025.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Joy Redfern, Assistant Director by email .
Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.
If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.
Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV's alone will not be accepted and must be accompanied by an Application Form as described above.
If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing:
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Related information
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