Location
Barnsley

Hours
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Salary
£47,181 - £50,269 plus laptop

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Operations Manager to lead the delivery of an efficient and effective domestic waste collection service. This is a key leadership role where you will shape and implement our service operating model, working collaboratively with stakeholders to modernise and continuously improve front-line services.

You will lead and inspire operational teams to deliver safe, customer-focused, and high-performing services. Embedding core operating principles into day-to-day practice while maintaining flexibility to respond to emerging priorities using a risk-based approach will be essential.

Driving performance improvement and value for money, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence, and championing continuous improvement and innovation across the service are key aspects of this role. You will ensure agility and responsiveness to changing needs as part of your leadership.

Working at Barnsley Council means being part of an award-winning team that supports around 243,000 people. We offer flexible working arrangements, employee discounts, support for health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to help you grow your career and skills. Join us as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

Experience
Proven experience managing front-line or logistics-based services.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage change effectively.
A track record of challenging performance and delivering results in a customer-focused environment.

About you
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build strong partnerships and manage stakeholder expectations.
Motivated and adaptable leader committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, partners, businesses, and organisations to bring about positive change.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
Prospective employees must be prepared to provide a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
Applicants must have the necessary legal documents to work in the UK as Barnsley Council does not provide visa sponsorship.
Pension regulations may affect entitlements for those returning to local government service and advice should be sought if applicable.