Waste Services Manager

Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is one of the largest Local Authorities in Wales and our vision is for it to be a place where "All people, communities, and businesses can grow and live in a healthy, green, safe, vibrant, and inclusive County Borough where they can achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives and work, both now and in the future." (Corporate Plan 2024-2030).

As the Waste Services Manager at Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the delivery of essential frontline services that directly impact the quality of life for residents. With a focus on Waste Collection, Recycling, Waste Management, Enforcement & Awareness and Service Performance, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Waste Services, whilst driving service improvement, operational efficiency and the Council's environmental ambitions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and professional individual with excellent leadership skills, a strategic mindset and significant experience in managing large-scale frontline operational services. You will lead the Council's Waste Services function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient and customer-focused waste and recycling services whilst supporting the Council's commitment to climate change, sustainability and circular economy objectives.

Reporting to the Head of Streetcare Services, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of Waste Services. You will provide strategic direction across waste operations, waste management, enforcement and awareness, and performance and administration functions, ensuring that statutory obligations, recycling targets and service standards are achieved.

The role requires an experienced leader capable of managing complex operational, financial and political environments. You will lead strategic service planning, major change and transformation programmes, fleet and infrastructure investments, procurement activities, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of waste and recycling services across the County Borough.

You will possess strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, together with experience of managing significant budgets, large operational teams and service improvement programmes. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to develop effective partnerships with residents, elected members, regulators, neighbouring authorities, contractors and other stakeholders to improve environmental outcomes and maximise value for money.

You will act as the Council's professional lead on strategic waste and recycling matters, providing expert advice to senior officers and elected members. The role will involve preparing reports and presenting information to Cabinet, Scrutiny and Council meetings, as well as representing the Council on regional and national forums relating to waste, recycling and environmental services.

We are looking for an innovative and forward-thinking individual who can identify opportunities for service transformation, operational efficiencies and increased recycling performance. You will be passionate about delivering high-quality services, developing people and ensuring Rhondda Cynon Taf remains at the forefront of sustainable waste management and recycling excellence.

You will work alongside all levels within the Council including Elected Members, Trade Unions, partner organisations and senior managers. The post will be based within the Council's Environmental Services Division at Tŷ Glantaf, Unit B23, Taffs Fall Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd.

For further information please contact Lauren Bodman, Head of Streetcare Services via email at lauren.bodman@rctcbc.gov.uk

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council's longer-term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council's voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Care Experienced Leavers - Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council's corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.