Waste Project Manager

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Project Manager in Waste Management We have an exciting opportunity for a Waste Project Manager in Strategic Waste, are you looking for an opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects in waste services? Durham County Council is seeking a talented Project Manager to join our Strategic Team WHAT IS INVOLVED? We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual to join our innovative Neighbourhoods and Climate Change Directorate. In this cross-functional role, you will manage multiple service projects and initiatives of varying sizes and complexity, from planning and monitoring to full implementation. As a key player in our team, you will provide professional support across all aspects of project delivery, ensuring efficiency while building strong, lasting relationships. Your work will drive forward innovative solutions in waste management, contributing to a forward-thinking, modern organisation.,

• Oversee the end-to-end management of service projects, from planning to execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of initiatives while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Collaborate across teams and serve as the main point of contact, ensuring clear communication and workflow.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• A proactive, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.
• Experience managing complex projects and meeting tight deadlines., APM Project Management Qualification and/or Prince2 Practitioner with substantial recent proven experience of individually managing several complex projects through the full project lifecycle.
APM Introductory Certificate PFQ and/or Prince2 Foundation level with exceptional recent proven experience of individually managing several complex projects through the full project lifecycle. Or exceptional level of experience or equivalent qualifications. Management Level 3

REWARDS AND BENEFITS
• We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits