Contracts Team Leader

Dorset Council is one of the top performing local authorities for waste management in England. Nonetheless, there’s so much more we can do.

Dorset Council declared a climate change emergency in May 2019, and the waste team have a significant role to play in helping to reduce the Council’s carbon footprint. This is an exciting opportunity to join the small team delivering the waste management contracts and infrastructure to continue to deliver outstanding performance and make a significant contribution to residents and businesses in Dorset.

This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop and expand your existing knowledge, skills and experiences within a busy environment, located in the beautiful rural setting of Dorset, and close to the famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

What you will be doing

The Contracts Team Leader post is located within the Commissioning Team which sits in Commercial and Strategy section of Place Services. The team is primarily responsible for the delivery and maintenance of waste infrastructure and for the development and monitoring of contracts.

The role includes the development of new innovative contracts for waste services, including front facing Household Recycling Centres, and the monitoring of these contracts. In addition, the role interfaces with the in-house waste collection service, implementing solutions for greater efficiency as services develop.

The service works collaboratively across the Council and with strategic partners, to promote innovation, to secure the best outcomes and value for Dorset's residents and customers. The role may involve consulting with elected council members.

About you

Educated to degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline and member of a professional body (or eligible for membership) you will have substantial experience in waste contracts and management of a team. Continuing Professional Development is essential in the role, as is the enthusiasm to undertake further relevant training.

Critical to the post is enthusiasm and commitment to the development of the service and customer service.

For more information regarding this role please contact Jason Jones on 01305 225180

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.