Job Description

Job Title: Interim Service Director - Environmental Services

Location: West Yorkshire, 3 days p/w on site

Contract Type: Interim, 6 months initially

Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a local authority in West Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Interim Service Director - Environmental Services to lead and drive their waste management, fleet operations, countryside management, and street scene services. Reporting to the Corporate Director, this role will be pivotal in overseeing large-scale contracts, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and enhancing service delivery to meet the needs of the local community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and operational management for waste-related services and contracts, fleet operations, street scene maintenance, countryside management, and council depots.

Serve as the Nominated Responsible Officer for the Council's Transport Services Operator Licence, ensuring compliance across transport operations.

Manage and uphold the contractual relationship with the Council's Waste PFI partner to meet national and local recycling and waste reduction targets.

Negotiate and manage high-value contracts effectively, ensuring adherence to standards and successful stakeholder engagement.

Act as a key representative for the council within partnerships, building effective relationships with Elected Members, residents, community organisations, and other business sectors.

Collaborate across council departments to create sustainable improvements in environmental service delivery and explore opportunities for beneficial partnership initiatives.

Uphold good governance principles and ensure all services are delivered within the legal and regulatory frameworks, including compliance with environmental legislation and Operator Licence requirements.

Key Skills & Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of waste management, recycling, and disposal on a large scale, with experience minimising environmental impact in operational services.

Strong understanding of contract management, stakeholder relationship management, and governance in a public sector context.

Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic environmental objectives.

Extensive experience in a senior operational role within local authority environmental services, ideally encompassing street scene, waste management, highways, and large-scale contracts (PFI experience desirable).

Proven track record of successful team management, leading high-performing teams to meet corporate objectives in complex settings.

Degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to impact a critical area of public service, managing essential environmental operations for the benefit of the West Yorkshire community. If you're a seasoned environmental services leader with public sector experience and a passion for sustainable community outcomes, we encourage you to apply. Apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke group on (phone number removed)