Head of Waste Operations Permanent, Full Time Salary: Up to £90,663 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Ref: 21208 The Role This is a major leadership opportunity within one of the UK''s largest and most complex Waste Disposal Authorities. Managing services that handle over 650,000 tonnes of waste each year across Essex, you will oversee operations spanning 21 Recycling Centres, 4 Transfer Stations, and multiple closed landfill sites, supported by a workforce of over 200 operational staff. The role carries responsibility for multi-million-pound contracts worth over £1 billion in total, covering residual waste treatment, recycling, reuse and haulage. It demands strategic oversight of complex commercial arrangements, performance management, and compliance across a high-risk, regulated environment. You''ll work as part of a collaborative leadership team - driving efficiency, innovation and environmental excellence - supporting Essex''s ambitions to deliver a great service for residents and support a low carbon, circular economy. Interviews for shortlisted applicants are expected to take place in person at County Hall, Chelmsford on Friday, 30th January 2026. To read more about our business area, please visit Climate, Environment and Customer Services The Opportunity Work as part of a collaborative senior management team. Identify and implement optimal changes to waste functions to ensure improved environmental benefits and cost efficiencies, whilst st