The key elements of the role include:

• To use expert public and waste sector knowledge to develop the Procurement Strategy and programme with partners for waste disposal arrangements post the current contract period.

• To engage and secure resources – local authority and advisors – to deliver the programme;

• To facilitate decision making through established governance arrangements;

• To identify, develop and manage the risks associated with the procurement programme;

• To lead on the preparation of reports, policy papers and presentations. To present such reports to a range of audiences, including the Chief Executive, Committees, individual members and key stakeholders including the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs;

• To ensure adherence to the principles of project management, whilst supporting the delivery of the agreed outcomes, within the resources available for the procurement programme.

• To ensure adherence to regulatory matters associated with waste management and procurement.

• To work imaginatively and responsively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed budgets and timescales. • To work with and support the existing Waste Management / Service Teams.This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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