Senior Specialist (Commercial Services)

West Devon Borough and South Hams District councils

Senior Specialist (Commercial Services)

2 year fixed-term contact, 37 hours per week

Salary: £34,538 - £38,237

West Devon Borough and South Hams District councils are shared authorities with an exciting, innovative and forward looking delivery model. The two councils are undergoing significant change to provide a more efficient and effective service to our customers.

For waste and associated services, this involves a number of high profile and time critical projects relating to the delivery of the domestic and trade waste services.

We therefore have a 2 year opportunity starting with immediate effect.

We are offering an opportunity to a customer-focused individual who welcomes change and] can drive forward and shape new ways of service delivery. In return, we can offer flexible working in an environment where innovation, challenge and efficiency are key aspects within a dedicated team working at a strategic level commissioning waste, recycling, street cleansing, public toilet cleaning, grounds and building maintenance services.

As a Senior Specialist, you should be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and preferably be a chartered member of the Institute of Wastes Management.

You will have a wide range of previous experience including; domestic waste collections, procurement within a Local Authority setting, project management and contract performance and administration. Most importantly you will embrace change and challenge accepted practice.

If you have significant experience in waste and can demonstrate a clear understanding of our services and the methodology for improvements then this opportunity may be for you.

Further details can be downloaded from our website by clicking apply.

Closing date: Sunday 30 April 2017