Environmental Services Project Manager (Interim)

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking an interim Environmental Services Project Manager for up to 12 months to oversee projects in Waste and Recycling, Street Cleansing, and Parks. The role involves managing complex projects, improving service efficiency, and leading communication strategies. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals is a priority for the council.
We are looking for an Environmental Services Project Manager to support our Environmental Services Section from Waste and Recycling to Street Cleansing and Parks and Open Spaces. The post is initially for a period of up to 12 months, with the potential for an extension subject to funding. Here at Pembrokeshire we are proud to have been named one of the top performing Local Authorities for recycling in Wales for the last three years, so come and join our innovative recording breaking Environmental Services Division.

The role will involve managing small and large scale complex projects across the Environmental Services Division in line with PCC objectives, Welsh Government legislation, regulations and permit compliance. Providing support and capacity to the Environmental Services team to develop robust, creative and efficient processes, procedures and programme management across all work streams.

Leading on communication, education and engagement work across Environmental Services and developing and implementing a communication strategy.

Proactively identifying and considering measures and strategic recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service and develop appropriate business cases, options appraisals and funding applications.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info
• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.