Interim Transition Manager - Waste Services
Posted 6 days ago by Panoramic Associates
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Transition Manager for Recycling & Waste Services will oversee a significant change project within a Local Authority in South East England, focusing on transitioning waste services from sacks to wheelie bins. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth operational shift while adhering to council objectives and deadlines. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week, and is expected to last for 12 months with a likely extension. The role is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end transition of waste services from sacks to wheelie bins
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive project success
- Oversee project timelines, risks, and compliance with Health & Safety protocols
- Support procurement, service mobilisation, and internal team coordination
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in project or change management, ideally within local government
- A background within the waste/environmental sector and understanding of relevant legislation
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage service transformation initiatives
- Procurement experience within council setting
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: East Sussex
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
JOB ROLE: Interim Transition Manager - Recycling & Waste Services
LOCATION: South East England
CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months (likely extension)
DAY RATE: Outside IR35
DAYS IN OFFICE REQUIRED: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)
Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client to facilitate the appointment of an Interim Transition Manager - Recycling & Waste Services on an interim basis for 12 months (with likely extension). The council is undergoing a significant change project, to their weekly collection service. This post has become available to lead the transition project through delivery, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth operational shift, aligned with council objectives and deadlines.
Responsibilities of the Role:
- Lead the end-to-end transition of waste services from sacks to wheelie bins
- Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive project success
- Oversee project timelines, risks, and compliance with Health & Safety protocols
- Support procurement, service mobilisation, and internal team coordination
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Proven experience in project or change management, ideally within local government.
- A background within the waste/environmental sector and understanding of relevant legislation.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage service transformation initiatives.
- Procurement experience within council setting.
Next Steps
This assignment is a 12-month contract (with likely extension) and offering between a day rate Outside IR35. There will be a mixture of remote working with a requirement to be onsite 2-3 days per week. Interviews will be taking place in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested in knowing more, apply today or contact Rashani Johnson @ Panoramic Associates.