Head of Resource Management and Circular Economy

Role Responsibility

Are you ready to redefine waste in Kent?

Are you ready to boost the green economy in Kent?

We are looking for an inspiring and ambitious leader to catalyse the circular economy in Kent by minimising waste and maximising reuse and recycling across the county.  You would lead the high-performing teams that make up the Resource Management and Circular Economy group and be responsible for services that achieve excellent value for money for our residents, whilst driving continued improvements and innovation to reduce environmental impacts and spark new opportunities for green growth across Kent. 

This group has an impressive track record, achieving significant financial savings through intelligence-led commissioning of services, a range of policies at recycling centres which reduced waste volumes received by 45% over 3 years, and by creating novel partnerships with charities to embed the reuse of items.

The teams have attracted and invested £2.6m in small businesses to help them transition to a lower carbon economy, commissioned an anaerobic digestion plant which produces energy and agricultural fertiliser from Kent’s food waste and won a national award for excellence for the design of a new recycling centre.

Now is the time to join the leadership team of the Environment and Circular Economy Division following a recent redesign to increase our capacity and the impact of our work. You would inspire our colleagues and wide-ranging partners to achieve their collective potential and strive for the best outcomes for our residents and the environment from the £80m budget you manage and the vital services, contracts and infrastructure you oversee. 

This role is an incredible opportunity to shape a more ambitious and sustainable future for Kent’s economy, environment and residents.

KCC operates a flexible working approach, with a hybrid of office/site and remote working. The post holder is not expected to be located in Kent, but they should have the ability to travel to Kent to attend meetings and site visits on a regular basis.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please use the reasons for applying section within the job application to demonstrate your skills and experience relevant to the person specification for the post; applications will be assessed against this.

The recruitment process will require independent testing for all successful candidates, which will commence from 29 November 2023 with interviews to be held between 13 – 15 December 2023.

Contact Details

For more information, please contact David Beaver:

david.beaver@kent.gov.uk

03000 411620

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.