Recycling & Waste Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take overall leadership of our recycling and waste operation. This is a high-profile role delivering essential frontline services that residents and businesses rely on every day.

You will be responsible for the effective leadership, management, and control of our recycling and waste operations, including:

• Ensuring the overall development and operational success of the recycling and waste service.
• Driving efficiencies and continual improvement across frontline services, waste operations, and the management team, delivering a world-class service to residents.
• Managing, coordinating, and developing an effective and efficient waste service for the city, increasing and maintaining domestic recycling rates to industry best standards.
• Delivering the recycling and waste service while meeting and exceeding KPIs within agreed budgets.
• Designing, delivering, and managing projects that support ambitious waste reduction and recycling targets.

You will be a confident operational leader with strong people-management skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering excellent, customer-focused services.

At ODS, we take pride in our role in making Oxford a world-class city. From waste collection to maintaining roads and parks, our team works tirelessly to ensure the city remains vibrant and beautiful. It's tough work, but it's incredibly rewarding. Joining ODS means joining a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about their work and their community. Our employees are the backbone of our success, and we value their commitment and passion.

When you work with us, you can look forward to a great package of benefits to enhance your competitive salary.

• 29 days holiday, increasing to 33 days, plus Bank Holidays, with opportunity to purchase more
• Extensive family-friendly packages and childcare assistance
• A secure and flexible pension scheme to help ensure you have a decent pension to look forward to in retirement
• Personal and professional counselling (available 24 hours a day)
• Retail discounts
• Heavily discounted gym memberships
• Travel loans and travel discount schemes
• Personal accident insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Closing date for applications: 15th February 2026

Applications must be made via - https://www.odsgroup.co.uk/Careers