Our public sector client is looking for Principal Haulage Waste Officer to join them.

Candidate will require knowledge in Transport and vehicles they will need experience in managing people, Procurement and contract knowledge.

It will be Hybrid candidate will be required to be in the office 2 to 3 days a week.

The ideal candidate for the Principle Waste Haulage Officer would need be able to:

* To manage a team, developing their skills and competencies to support changing priorities, and keeping the capabilities of the service current with business requirements.

* To have experience in the operation of waste transport services (or equivalent service).

* To participate in recruitment, induction, training and development programmes to help develop the service and ensure it has the skills it needs to deliver its forward programme.

* To undertake performance management of staff including absence management, disciplinary and other relevant processes in accordance with the County Council's policies.

* Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to generate income and manage costs effectively.

* Be responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.

* To be responsible for maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies, District & Borough Councils and communities to promote and meet the Council's and Department's services and objectives.

* To be responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies. Manage key waste contracts, including Bulk Haulage, Plant equipment, Treatment, Recycling, Energy from Waste (EfW) and Landfill contracts.

* Prepare contract documentation, including contract specifications and invitations to tender, in accordance with EU legislation and County Council procedures. Manage and monitor relevant waste budgets.

* To undertake the management of directly delivered services particularly haulage operations as required.

Experience

* Significant experience in the procurement and management of waste contracts (or contracts of a similar nature), (as appropriate) creating open and transparent relationships based on trust.

* Lead and deliver sustainable, collective high performance through leadership, the setting of clear priorities and a strong approach to performance management.

* Be able to work to tight timescales and to agreed targets