Service Director – Waste & Environment

Service Director – Wast & Environment
Initial 6‑month contract | ASAP start | Greater London based LA
£700 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 20 April 2026

This is a standout interim opportunity for a senior leader who thrives in complex, high‑profile environments. As Service Director – Environment & Waste, you will report directly into the Corporate Director and take full accountability for a wide‑ranging portfolio covering waste, environmental and regulatory services.

You will be stepping in at a critical point of change, with responsibility for stabilising services, leading senior managers through transformation and ensuring performance, governance and financial grip across the directorate. With a significant budget and high visibility at senior and Member level, this role offers real influence, pace and impact — ideal if you enjoy making things happen quickly and decisively.

This assignment requires a confident, politically astute leader who can balance strategic direction with hands‑on delivery, while providing assurance during a period of transition and contract mobilisation.

Your role as Service Director – Environment & Waste:

• Strategic leadership across waste collection, street cleansing and environmental services
• Mobilisation and stabilisation of major outsourced contracts
• Ownership of large, complex budgets with a strong focus on value for money
• Driving performance improvement, governance and accountability
• Acting as a trusted advisor to Members, senior officers and key stakeholders

Your previous experience as Service Director – Environment & Waste:

• Senior leadership experience at Director or Assistant Director level
• Strong background in environmental services and waste operations
• Proven delivery of service transformation or improvement programmes
• Highly developed financial, commercial and commissioning acumen
• Extensive experience operating within a politically led local authority environment

This Service Director – Environment & Waste opportunity offers an immediate start, genuine challenge and the chance to leave a visible legacy in a critical service area. The client is keen to move quickly, with shortlisting already underway and a fast‑tracked interview process.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be suitable, please contact Melanie Machin on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.

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