Principal Waste Contracts Officer - Leicestershire, United Kingdom - Venn Group

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Principal Waste Contracts Officer


We are currently working with a Public Sector organisation in Leicestershire who require the interim assistance of a Principal Waste Contract Officer.


Please see below for more details:

Start:
ASAP


Rate:
£300 per day (Inside IR35)


Duration: 6 months initially (with likely extensions)

Hybrid working - Mostly remote but occasional travel to Leicestershire

Purpose

  • To manage key, high value (£3 to £10 million per annum) waste contracts, support the development of waste management services and to plan and implement operational service developments

Role Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the services are delivered for the benefit of the people of Leicestershire
  • Responsible for maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies, District & Borough Councils and communities
  • Responsible for technical advice to Members, partners, customers and stakeholders
  • Manage key waste contracts, including Treatment, Recycling, Energy from Waste (EfW) and Landfill contracts
  • Lead major service development and procurement exercises
  • Prepare contract documentation, including contract specifications and invitations to tender
  • Manage and monitor relevant waste budgets
  • Substantial equivalent experience in contract procurement and contract management
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (MCIWM) (Desirable)
  • COTC or equivalent (Desirable)
  • Significant experience in the procurement and management of waste contracts (or contracts of a similar nature)
  • Budget management, forecasting and reporting for significant value budgets
  • Interpreting and writing technical and nontechnical reports and providing technical advice to stakeholders
  • Engagement with stakeholders, including attending and producing materials for meetings and exhibitions
  • Good knowledge of waste management legislation

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