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Fusion Assets, NLP LLP
NLC16 £70,398 – £76,877
Overview
Community Operations division is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to lead on the high-profile programme of work within our Land, Waste and Fleet function. This role is temporary for a period of up to 23 months and will have a particular focus on a nation-wide recycling initiative supported by the Scottish Government in 2026.
As part of a new initiative, all Councils across Scotland received dedicated funding to improve recycling rates across the country. The aim of the initiative is to support Councils to enhance recycling performance by improving infrastructure, developing policies and procedures, and increasing both the quantity and quality of recycling.
The Programme Manager is responsible for delivering wider environmental benefits by ensuring waste is managed, treated, and prepared appropriately before being returned to the market. The initiative is designed to strengthen waste management infrastructure, support community-based projects, and contribute directly to Scotland’s transition towards a circular economy.
The Programme Manager will undertake a full options appraisal and present recommendations, including a comprehensive project plan for the infrastructure required. This may include, for example, proposals such as the development of a Waste Transfer Station or a papermill.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the high-profile programme of work within Land, Waste and Fleet function.
- Deliver wider environmental benefits by ensuring waste is managed, treated, and prepared appropriately.
- Conduct full options appraisal and present recommendations, including comprehensive project plan.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and service providers to ensure transport solutions meet evolving needs.
- Identify and develop commercial opportunities to enhance service value and efficiency.
- Oversee capital and revenue budgets, including preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Analyse performance data and produce high-quality reports to inform decision-making.
Qualifications
- Experience managing projects from inception to delivery, ensuring agreed outcomes and benefits are realised.
- Customer‑focused, commercially astute, with experience identifying and delivering value‑driven opportunities.
- Excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven project manager with a track record of delivering complex initiatives successfully.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, with evidence of continuous professional development.
Work Pattern
35 hours per week – Monday to Thursday: 08:45 – 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break). Friday: 08:45 – 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break).
Benefits
27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays. Access to the learning academy LearnNL. Additional benefits through the council’s package.
Visa Sponsorship
North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and is therefore unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
EEO Statements
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria. We have adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show support for service personnel, veterans and families, offering guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans. Commitment to the Care‑Experienced People, guaranteeing interview for those who have been in care.
The Council respects the right to equality and offers a fair work convention framework.
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