Strategic Waste Projects Manager – Waterbeach Recycling Centre, United Kingdom
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
- An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.
About the role
Our Waste Strategy team sits at the centre of a major transformation in how Cambridgeshire manages its waste. National policy, environmental expectations and new legislation are reshaping the sector, and our service is leading a significant programme of work to modernise waste services, infrastructure and long-term contracts, we are seeking an exceptional Strategic Waste Projects Manager to support this complex and high-profile agenda.
Working with colleagues, partners and specialist advisors across a wide network, you will ensure that complex programmes and projects are delivered successfully and that the Council continues to provide efficient, sustainable and forward-looking waste services including
- Helping to deliver improved value for money from long-term contracts worth tens of millions of pounds.
- Supporting the development of future waste services and infrastructure, influencing how residents access and use services.
- Ensuring the Council responds effectively to rapidly evolving national waste legislation and policy.
- Contributing to the Councils climate change and Net Zero ambitions, helping reduce the environmental impact of waste.
- Enabling informed decisions by senior leaders and elected Members on high-risk, high-value strategic programmes.
Interviews for this role are planned for Monday 20 July 2026.
If you have any questions about this role, or would like to discuss it in more detail, then please contact Adam Smith, Head of Waste Strategy on 07796 948 332, or by e-mail to Adam.Smith@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
About you
Were looking for a confident project or programme professional who can deliver complex work, manage stakeholders and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment with a degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field and a project management qualification or willingness to work towards one.
The postholder should be experienced in delivering projects or programmes in complex organisations; have strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; experience of managing budgets, risks and governance; excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills; the ability to lead or coordinate teams, partners or suppliers; and be confident in the use of information technology and project management tools.
You dont need direct waste experience. If youve delivered complex projects in sectors such as infrastructure, construction, utilities or consultancy, wed love to hear from you. We will support you to develop sector-specific knowledge.
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