Specialist Officer

Interim Head of Service Street Scene and Leisure West Thurrock Contract £76.71 per hour PAYE or £103.10 per hour limited paid via Umbrella company inside IR35 Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Service Street Scene and Leisure Manage and develop the Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection Services and Clean & Green Services, including burials, street cleansing, arboriculture, parks and open spaces and general grounds maintenance, within budgets and ensuring that agreed standards of output are achieved and compliance with corporate priorities, legal requirements and commercial aspirations. Take responsibility for the procurement and management of external contractors related to all aspects of waste management and Clean & Green ensuring that the Council discharges its legal duties as a Waste Disposal Authority. Manage the Household Waste and Recycling Centre in line with Environmental Permitting Regulations and the site working plan, including the commercial income and re-use facilities. This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets. To comply with data protection legislation and the council's Information Security Policy, including supporting policies. To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regard both to hours of work and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements. To participate in performance development, talent reviews and one-to-ones and to contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs and goals. To actively promote and comply with the council's diversity and equality policies. To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work. To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 'Duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder'. At the discretion of the senior management, to undertake other activities as, from time to time, may be agreed consistent with the grade and nature of the role. To undertake and maintain relevant mandatory training in line with legislation. Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Waste Management Services, including domestic and commercial collections, waste disposal contracts and the Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Clean & Green Services, including burials, street cleansing, arboriculture, parks and open spaces and general grounds maintenance Be accountable for the formulation and maintenance of policies, procedures and strategies covering Waste Management & Clean & Green reflecting all regulatory prescriptions, constraints and corporate objectives. Undertake effective day-to-day management of the Waste & C&G Management Teams, giving positive support and direction and ensuring excellence in delivery. Control the Service’s revenue and capital budgets; ensuring expenditure is contained within set budgets and to operate within Council budgetary procedures; preparing annual budgets and capital and funding bids as appropriate for the ongoing development and sustainability of the service. Manage the Service’s income streams, be these from the HWRC, Commercial Waste Collections, Bulky waste collections, housing and other internal/external customers or other new and innovate initiatives. Analyse information about performance in service specific areas and secure changes in policies, plans and practices to improve standards, value for money and public satisfaction. Effectively plan and deploy the financial, human and other resources under the post’s direct control to achieve high standards, commercial income generation, value for money and public satisfaction. Work in conjunction with colleagues in related roles to coordinate the policies, plans and working practices to improve the public’s experience of Environment, Highways and Counter Fraud Services throughout the Borough. Develop and operate a means of consultation and communicating with the public and stakeholders and of monitoring the public’s views of and the satisfaction of services. Take a lead role in the procurement and management of all contracts related to the Services. Ensure that there is a prompt and effective response to any issues and instances of non-compliance in relation to contracts. Oversee and manage the development of new initiatives within existing contracts that contribute to the Council’s strategic objectives. To actively explore the potential for the development of joint contractual arrangements with strategic partners and external public or private sector organisations. Assist the Chief Officer in the wider management of the Services and undertake various projects to assist in the running and development of the services. This includes deputising for the Chief Officer at meetings with Members, Cabinet or Scrutiny Meetings, Senior Leadership Team Meetings, and external bodies) as and when required. Prepare and present reliable and meaningful written and verbal reports to a variety of audiences as required, advising on options and recommending strategies to achieve performance and other service delivery objectives. Contribute to the formulation of whole-service partnership working strategies and advise of issues relating to prospective partner evaluation. Work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams to enable the breaking down of departmental barriers and promote internal and external partnership working and the Council’s vision of “One Council”. Recruit, lead, develop and motivate staff so as to facilitate the achievement of a highly effective and skilled workforce to implement the Council’s objectives. Create and maintain and organisational culture that is pro-active in approach, corporate in outlook and imaginative in service development. Actively consider and adopt new ways of working that recognise and promote change to improve services and achieve strategic objectives for the service. Ensure that all staff are informed of appropriate issues through written and verbal communications and have the opportunity to be involved and participate to the development of the service. Oversee the management of complaints for the Services. Ensure all operations are managed in accordance with the standards and principles of ISO9001.2015 (Quality Management System), and that the standards and principles of OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System and embedded in daily tasks. Liaise with Members at meetings, walkabouts and providing clear and timely responses to Member’s Enquiries. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer