Waste Optimisation Project Manager

Interim Waste Optimisation Project Manager

Location: South Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)
Length: 3-months ongoing
Rate: Negotiable DOE (Inside IR35)

Our client, a local authority in South Yorkshire, is seeking an Interim Waste Optimisation Project Manager to lead a key waste management project focused on optimising routes and rounds. This is a crucial role that will drive efficiency, improve service delivery, and ensure compliance with Council and Government objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end project management of waste route and round optimisation, ensuring effective risk management, workforce engagement, and smooth implementation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including frontline teams, senior officers, and external partners, to successfully deliver project outcomes.
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring financial monitoring and reporting are carried out effectively.
• Conduct feasibility studies, develop business cases, and produce reports with data-driven insights.
• Manage procurement processes, including tendering for external suppliers where necessary.
• Ensure rigorous testing and assurance processes are in place before implementation.
• Provide high-quality reports and communication to senior leadership teams.

About You

• Strong experience in waste management within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and implement complex projects, particularly within frontline services.
• Experience in financial monitoring and managing project budgets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in workforce management and change implementation.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, and meet project deadlines.
• Political awareness and understanding of Council policy and governance structures.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please apply now and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.