Project Manager (Waste)

Location: Aylesbury

Overview


We are looking for an experienced Waste Management Project Manager, with relevant technical experience and knowledge from working in waste management, to join the Council's Waste Strategy team.


We welcome applicants with waste technical knowledge, who will lead the delivery of a range of waste related projects and programmes, including refreshing the current Waste Strategy which considers key local and national legislative / policy drivers and their impact on waste management services. The Communities Directorate is at the heart of the organisation and this role, within Neighbourhood Services, provides a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment. This is an exciting time to join us, as we continue to develop our services in response to the Government's Resources & Waste Strategy.


About us


The role sits within the Waste Strategy team. The team are friendly, approachable and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The Waste Strategy team works alongside the waste collection and waste disposal teams, and this wider environment is dynamic and supportive. Working within Neighbourhood Services means there are plenty of opportunities for learning and development, in both a formal and informal capacity.


Buckinghamshire Council is a unitary organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.


About the role


The Waste Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and execution of a variety of waste management projects, including shaping the way that Buckinghamshire Council delivers its waste collection and disposal services to its residents, with a key aim of increasing our recycling rate. The post holder will be working closely with the Neighbourhood Services Director along with the Head of Waste Strategy and other Heads of Service (waste collection, disposal and collection procurement) and their teams, and internal/external experts in multi-disciplined teams. The role will involve high-profile decisions through organisation governances in line with Buckinghamshire Council's vision, values, and strategic objectives.


Any-Desk:


As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.


About you


The ideal candidate will need to be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised person. The right person will need to have both an excellent track record of working in waste management and managing projects within a complex environment using a formal method such as PRINCE2, and delivering these projects to time, quality and cost. They will need to be able to demonstrate initiative and have exceptional prioritisation and people skills. The ideal candidate will be able to lead, negotiate and make decisions to take forward the waste management projects with stakeholders and be customer focused.


You will need to be able to maintain project documentation, have strong communication skills and be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels in a proactive, politically sensitive manner.


For full details please see the attached job summary.


Other information


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The role will require agile / flexible working from our Council offices in Aylesbury and High Wycombe, as well as working from home.


Closing date: Sunday 23rd August 2026


Interview date: Monday 7 th and or 8 th September 2026


Interview-type / process: In-person


If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Martin Dickman, Neighbourhood Service Director - [email protected]


This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro


We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.


We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.


Our values


We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.


By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

About the Service Area


Our Communities directorate works across the county to deliver a number of the key customer-facing services that our residents, businesses and visitors rely on every day.


This directorate includes a wide range of services, including:

• collecting and disposing of waste and recycling
• maintaining our roads and Rights of Way network and parking
• ensuring the delivery of school transport, and supporting sustainable travel including public bus services and School Crossing Patrollers
• managing Country Parks
• leisure facilities, museums, theatres and libraries, as well as developing our Cultural Strategy
• licensing, cemeteries and crematoria

The customer is central to how we develop and deliver all of these services, which help promote our rich and vibrant culture and special environment.


We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individuals to join our team and help us to continue to make Buckinghamshire a great place to live, work and visit. This is an exciting time for us as we bring together the services previously run by five separate councils before Buckinghamshire Council was created. Whilst making major changes to contracts affecting residents across Bucks, we continue to focus on delivering great customer service. You will join us on our journey of continuous improvement - whether that's through developing strategies and ways of working or delivering services on the ground, every person in Communities is a valued member of the team.


We recognise and reward you


Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.