Interim Environmental Service DirectorContract Duration: 6 months (initial)Job Type: Hybrid (3 days on-site)Location: Yorkshire Rate DOEInside IR35Responsibilities:

• Manage the Council's waste management PFI contract.
• Transformation of several important areas within the service.
• Ensure compliance with waste minimisation and recycling targets.
• Act as the Nominated Responsible Officer for the Council's Transport Services Operator Licence.
• Collaborate across the Council for sustainable environmental improvements.
• Identify and leverage partnership opportunities.
• Engage with Elected Members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in various partnerships.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of waste collection, recycling, and disposal.
• Understanding of how to deliver operational services with the lowest environmental impact
• Proficient in contract and relationship management including negotiation.
• Excellent understanding of governance principles.
• Proven leadership in environmental legislation and services.
• Experience managing diverse teams in complex environments.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.

Please apply or email your CV for an initial conversation. Alternatively, if this role isn't quite right we would still like to hear from you for future opportunities.