Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental

Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesJob Title: Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesStrategic Leadership Opportunity | Local Authority | Yorkshire RegionJob Reward: Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits although applications taken on experienceJob Location: West Yorkshire (Some Hybrid Working)Contract Type: 6 months ongoingContract: Contract Fixed Term / Interim ConsideredThe Opportunity - Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesA major local authority is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services to provide strategic leadership across one of the region's largest operational service portfolios.This is a high-profile leadership role within a complex public sector environment, responsible for delivering safe, efficient and sustainable frontline services that directly impact residents, communities and businesses.Reporting to the Director of Environment, you will lead the strategic development and operational performance of waste collection, fleet services, transport operations, depots, workshops, commercial contracts and environmental service delivery.You will play a key role in shaping future service models, delivering transformational change, driving efficiency and ensuring statutory obligations are met whilst maintaining a relentless focus on customer outcomes.Key Responsibilities - Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesProvide strategic leadership across Waste, Fleet and Environmental Services.Lead the delivery of statutory waste collection and environmental service functions.Develop and implement long-term service strategies aligned to corporate priorities.Ensure effective management of fleet assets, transport operations and workshop functions.Lead service transformation, modernisation and continuous improvement programmes.Oversee significant revenue and capital budgets.Manage complex contractor and partnership arrangements, including Waste PFI and outsourced service contracts.Ensure compliance with relevant environmental, transport, health & safety and operator licensing legislation.Drive fleet decarbonisation, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes.Lead business planning, performance management and service redesign initiatives.Build strong relationships with Members, Executive Leadership Teams, regulators and external stakeholders.About You - Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesWe are looking for an inspirational leader with experience operating at a senior level within either local government, environmental services, waste management, transport, logistics or fleet operations.You will bring strategic capability alongside the ability to engage effectively with operational teams and political stakeholders.Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who have worked within:Local AuthoritiesWaste Management CompaniesEnvironmental Services OrganisationsMunicipal Services ProvidersWaste PFI Contract EnvironmentsFacilities ManagementUtilitiesTransport & Logistics OperationsInfrastructure ServicesOutsourced Public Service ProvidersEssential Experience: Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesSenior leadership experience within waste, fleet, transport, environmental or operational services.Experience managing large and diverse operational teams.Strong understanding of local authority service delivery environments.Significant budgetary, commercial and financial management expertise.Experience managing major service contracts and partnerships.Knowledge of waste legislation, environmental compliance and health & safety requirements.Proven track record of service improvement and organisational change.Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.Highly Desirable Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesWaste PFI contract management experience.CPC qualification or significant transport management experience.Experience managing large municipal fleet operations.Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.Experience leading fleet electrification and decarbonisation programmes.Understanding of recycling, resource recovery and circular economy principles.Experience working within politically sensitive environments.Why Apply? Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesThis is a rare opportunity to lead an essential frontline service that touches every household and business within a large local authority area. The successful candidate will have the platform to influence strategic policy, modernise service delivery, shape future environmental outcomes and drive transformational change across waste, fleet and transport services.Contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or emailThis position would suit an experienced: Head of Waste Services, Head of Environmental Services, Waste Operations Manager, Waste Contract Manager, Head of Fleet Services, Head of Transport, Municipal Services Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Regional Operations Director, Operations Director (Waste), Strategic Service Manager, Assistant Director Environment, Senior Waste Manager, Fleet & Logistics Director - Waste.Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. 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