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Thurrock Council
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Grays, Essex
Strategic Lead - Waste Services
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Job Description
Salary: 66,363 - 76,992 per annum Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week Do you have a proven record of providing leadership and strategic direction within Domestic and Commercial Waste Services? The Waste Service at Thurrock is part of Directorate that is working to lay a solid strategic foundation that will enable us to meet the needs of communities and residents in a rapidly changing context. With a review of the Waste Strategy underway and the need to embed ideals driven from central government, Thurrock provides a unique environment for a Strategic Leader to make a real difference in shaping service delivery. The Waste service includes an in-house collection service with a range of disposal contracts, a commercial arm and a Household Waste and Recycling Centre that is due to be re-developed. You will be accountable for the policies, procedures and strategies covering Waste Management through times of change and as the borough grows. Controlling the revenue and capital budgets you will ensure the service is able to operate within Council budgetary procedures; preparing annual budgets and capital funding bids as appropriate for the ongoing development and sustainability of the service. Ideally you will be a full Member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management with significant experience covering both collection services and disposal. You will join a committed and supportive team in an ambitious and forward-thinking authority. Thurrock is transforming; as the largest regeneration area in the country there is huge growth, development and investment happening across the borough. So, if you want to work in an energised and innovative environment as part of our ambitious #TeamThurrock, we would love to hear from you. To view the full Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: We reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time - Candidates may be invited to interview upon submitted complete application. Closing Date: 14 June 2020 Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.