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OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER
Essex County Council are delighted to be supporting Braintree District Council in recruiting an Operations Support Manager on a full-time, temporary basis.
The Opportunity:
To support the Strategy and Business Development Manager with the development and delivery of services within Operations.
To manage and direct the allocated department areas of work ensuring the provision of high quality customer focused services that are responsive to change and embrace best practice in terms of efficiency and high performance.
To support the Strategy and Business Development Manager with building / nurturing partnerships with other organisations and deputise at partnership meetings.
Supporting the Strategy and Business Development Manager in developing the operations commercial portfolio and ensuring optimum performance, continuous improvement and maximum value for money. Role Accountabilities:
To manage and support Supervisors and Officers in the smooth running and development of their teams and workloads. This will include regular team meetings, 1:1’s with staff and working closely to achieve service-related goals.
To attend and implement any outcomes from service-related external partnership meetings, trade events and conferences to ensure that Operations remains up to date with industry related news, legislative changes, and networking opportunities.
To manage the completion of statutory returns including quarterly returns to the Environment Agency, Defra (Waste Data Flow) and Recycling Credits to Essex County Council.
To be responsible and accountable for maintaining the infrastructure / assets and facilities within the service. This will include planning annual H&S inspections, as well as ad-hoc site visits to ensure there are no safety issues requiring attention. All rectifications and repairs are to be arranged in a timely manner.
To familiarise yourself with the Council’s procurement and governance processes and ensure that all related work is carried out in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures (e.g. Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, Equalities and Health and Safety). The Experience You Will Bring:
Substantial experience in managing teams with effective results and development - Essential.
Educated to at least HNC/HND standard in a discipline relevant to the post or a clear demonstration that the equivalent depth of understanding has been gained through experience within career to date – Essential.
Proven experience in a business management environment – Essential.
Experience of working in the waste related industry and / or cemeteries, either in a public sector organisation or an organisation that provides services to the public sector – Desirable.
Strong presentation skills and able to project the appropriate image in all situations. - Essential
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. – Essential
Knowledge of the local government sector and challenges it faces. – Essential
Ability to confidently respond to complex issues.- Essential
Excellent people management skills, to foster and build positive relationships between colleagues in various functions within Operations and colleagues in other services/ directorates. – EssentiaDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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