1 Year Contract:

The Royal Borough of Kingston is one of the top-performing London boroughs in waste and recycling. Last year our residents recycled and composted 47% of their waste, and we’re continuing to push towards achieving 50% and beyond.

The Waste Team is also undertaking a significant corporate role in the Council’s approach to financial savings, and will be responsible for delivering £3.8m of strategic savings over the next three years.

To reach this goal whilst also providing excellent waste services, we need outstanding members of staff. We are a growing team; we currently have three permanent posts but are expanding to meet the demands of the Council’s financial savings programme.

We’re looking for an experienced contracts manager who will be able to lead on the delivery of savings from our existing contracts. This work will be a project within our cost-savings programme, and it will be your responsibility to ensure the relevant savings targets are met, or, where possible, exceeded. It will also be an essential part of your role to share your knowledge and experience with colleagues.

We’re looking for senior-level knowledge and skills that will complement the team’s existing structure, and provide us with capacity to achieve the demanding efficiency targets we’re going to meet in coming years.

You’ll need to be motivated and keen to take on responsibilities. You’ll also need to be able to use your initiative when the situation demands it, and be able to work efficiently both on your own and as part of a close, friendly team.

In return, we’re offering a senior-level post, which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to use and develop your first-rate knowledge and skills.

Kingston is a great place to live and work. You can read more about the area and the council’s performance in Destination Kingston (http://www.kingston.gov.uk/destination_kingston_2011-2015.pdf). You’ll note in this publication that waste and recycling is held up as a shining example of some of the council’s best work in recent years. Wouldn’t you like to be involved?

Closing date: 17 February 2012

Provisional interview date: During weeks commencing 27th February or 5th March 2012.