Project Co-ordination Manager

DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure and Strategic Projects

Project Co-ordination Manager

21 hours per week
Temporary for up to one year
GBP34,458 - GBP36,940 pro rata (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking to recruit a Project Co-ordination manager to continue to shape waste management services for Orkney.

Environmental Services is a key front-line function for the Council. It impacts on all residents and businesses in terms of our approach to collection, disposal and recycling of domestic and commercial waste. The post focuses on 4 key aspects:-

The development of a "waste strategy" to set the long-term approach to waste management.

1. The delivery of other projects focusing on increasing recycling and reducing disposal costs.
2. The ongoing management of a key strategic project associated with the replacement of our aged Chinglebraes facility to provide improved infrastructure to manage Orkney's waste more sustainably whilst providing opportunities to recover greater value.
3. The day to day point of contact and lead officer for provision of advice and guidance to all internal and external services, members and service users on the Council's plans and policies to reduce waste and encourage different treatment options in support of a Circular Economy approach.

This work aims to address the need for cost reduction, cost mitigation in future years and possible income generation through the plans, policies and projects you will work on as a member of a team.

The Service is in the process of putting in place a refreshed suite of policies and reviewing its approach to inform a revised strategy to replace the Orkney and Shetland Area Waste Management Plan.

This is a challenging and varied role and a key area of the Council's Plan. It is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of a changing service. As a lead officer you will report to the Strategic Policy and Projects Manager and will be in a team environment supervising a small team on the key aspects of this role.

An experienced Manager, you will have a degree level qualification in a related field, ideally but not exclusively, in Environmental Science/Waste Management and membership of a relevant professional body, preferably the Chartered Institute of Waste Management is desirable.

You should be computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft packages.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Darren Richardson, by
e-mail or telephone 873535.

Closing date Sunday 24 March 2019

Please note that interview expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.