Head of Service Development (Waste Procurement )

WASTE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY MANAGER Outline of Role In 1999 Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council entered into a 25 year PFI integrated waste management service contract to deliver the treatment and disposal of household waste from both Authorities. This contract was subsequently extended and is due to expire in Jan 2029. The Authorities are looking for an individual to take lead responsibility for the management, development and implementation of the procurement strategy for future waste disposal arrangements for Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council. This Head of Service equivalent role is expected to initially run for 12 months, with the potential to run beyond this. Working days may vary between 3-5 days per week dependent on service need The key elements of the role include: To use expert public and waste sector knowledge to develop the Procurement Strategy and programme with partners for waste disposal arrangements post the current contract period. To work collaboratively with Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council and partners including Government agencies and the private sector to secure delivery of approach and new contract arrangements. To engage and secure resources local authority and advisors to deliver the programme; To facilitate decision making through established governance arrangements; To identify, develop and manage the risks associated with the procurement programme; To lead on the preparation of ..... full job details .....