Service Manager (Environmental Services) - ORK09220
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Service Manager (Environmental Services) - ORK09220
£50,001 - £60,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 18-05-2025 (In 16 days)
job Ref: ORK09220
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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Environmental Services
Service Manager (Environmental Services)
35 hours per week
Permanent
£58,518 - £63,756 / £32.07 - £34.94 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)
Orkney Islands Council is looking for an experienced Environmental Services Manager with the drive, vision and commitment to take forward their future waste and recycling strategy and ensure that services reflect the needs of the local communities, the current and future regulatory and legislative environments and provide best value to the Council.
A key part of this role will be to drive the implementation of the Waste Strategy which looks to see a step-change in Orkney’s ability to collect and process recyclable materials and act as an enabler for the development of circular economy opportunities in the County. In addition, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of policies and strategies, management of the collection and treatment of materials and accountable for the operational delivery of the service which provides kerbside collections to households across Orkney Mainland and the Isles.
The Council also operates two Waste Transfer Stations, 3 Household Waste Recycling Centres and 2 Recycling Centres together with a number of recycling points.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, together with a sound, practical knowledge of waste and recycling legislation will be a requirement, in addition to significant relevant management experience and a proven ability to lead and manage complex change projects.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to make a real difference to communities across Orkney and represents a significant chance to grow your career within one of the most geographically diverse local authority areas in Scotland.
This post requires a level of knowledge, which can be evidenced through either holding an SVQ4, HND, general degree or equivalent SCQF level 8/9 qualification or a period of 4 years of previous experience directly relevant to the post.
You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.
This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lorna Richardson, Head of Neighbourhood Services, telephone .
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 18 May 2025
Please note interview and relocation expenses are payable for this post, in accordance with Council policy
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.