LondonEnergy operate 6 Reuse and Recycling Centres on behalf of North London Waste Authority, the role of RRC Manager is focused on all aspects of the day-to-day operations , ensuring the highest Safety, Health and Environmental standards and customer service across the sites.

We are looking for an individual with experience of managing front-line operational teams (e.g. Recycling Centres, Waste Transfer Stations, Logistics etc). The RRC Contracts Manager will be a strong manager with proven people management skills and the ability to successfully lead, develop & coach a team to work autonomously and collaboratively.

The manager must have the ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across many different departments. They should also be confident to challenge ideas put forward and be open minded and adaptable to change proposed by all stakeholders (most notably our main stakeholder, the North London Waste Authority). Also having the drive to seek out recycling opportunities and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the following LondonEnergy sites:

Hornsey Street, N7
Regis Road, NW5
Western Road, N22
Summers Lane, N12
South Access Road, E17
King's Road, E4
Kings Road ReUse Shop, E4

Other RRC sites as and when they transfer to the ownership of the Company

Compliance

To drive operational excellence of the site in compliance with its permit, license and any other legal requirements
To ensure that all issues relating to the Environment Agency including EA Quarterly Returns and Waste Transfer Notes are dealt with appropriately and recorded as required.
To ensure that the operation and sites comply with health and safety requirements at all times.

Operations Management

Leading and supporting the RRC teams to consistently achieve a high-level of customer service through monitoring and training
Visibly leading, developing and improving the health, safety and environmental culture (reducing incidents and increasing reporting)
To manage departmental budgets and ensure best value practices are implemented at all times and costs controlled effectively.
To achieve budgeted levels of throughput and maximum profitability on recycled products.
To make proposals for business development and efficiency improvements relating to all site activities, maximising site recycling rates and ensure that such improvements are undertaken effectively and in line with company procedures
To undertake procurement processes including creating tender specifications, tender evaluations and implementation of new product contracts
Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and contractors. Ensuring contracts are effectively managed in line with agreed KPIs.
Participate in the development of new projects to be launched, and lead project implementation, as requested including acquisition of new sites.

People Management

To ensure all staff operate in a safe and effective manner including identifying and implementing training requirements.
Lead a team to provide a positive customer experience
Ensure robust succession planning and implementation of effective personal development plans throughout the team
To resolve any employee relations issue at the earliest opportunity and provide motivation and leadership to all site personnel.
Build key internal relationships at all levels across a number of departments within LEL

Requirements

To demonstrate a good understanding of health & safety requirements,
To demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach and develop others
The ability to work in a pressurized environment
To demonstrate effective organizational and team leadership skills.
Confident with work on their own initiative
Previous experience managing several Recycling Centres / Waste Transfer Stations desirable.
Relevant professional experience, including managing a mixed skills team in a busy and demanding environment.
Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions.
Experience of building and maintaining customer relationships.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

Nice to have: Certificate of Technical Competency (CoTC)
Working knowledge of managing waste legislation desirable.
IOSH/NEBOSH would be desirable

Benefits

Salary of £62,278.29 per annum
10% Individual performance based bonus
All employees will be entitled to 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Salary exchange pension scheme with a minimum employer contribution of 5%
Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan including eye tests and dental
Interest free season ticket loan over £500
Option to save directly from salary with North London Credit Union
Cycle to work scheme and Health Club concessions
You can request individual Costco membership and a complimentary card for a family member

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