Hours per week: 35 (flexible working arrangements available)
Please note, the recruitment for this role is being administered by the Local Government Association on behalf of Local Partnerships LLP.
BACKGROUND TO THE ROLE
Local Partnerships is a public sector consultancy jointly owned by HM Treasury and the Local Government Association. We work with central and local government to improve public services, support value for money and deliver better outcomes for places and communities. We offer support across England and Wales to local authorities and other public sector organisations to accelerate the scale and pace of the delivery of climate response and energy programmes and projects.
As we scale towards £20m+ revenue and 120 staff, we are investing in our leadership and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.
Working as part of our Climate team, the successful candidate will provide strategic technical insights and management expertise in the circular economy, resources, and waste sectors. Working collaboratively, you will help shape discussions, offering a bridge between national government, local authorities, and industry. We focus on upskilling teams and building capacity to meet the growing complexity and demands of the sector in the coming years, so knowledge transfer of complex written and analytical information to the client is a key part of the role, and excellent communication skills are vital.
About the role
Directors are responsible for supporting the successful delivery of activity within specific teams for Local Partnerships, ensuring that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. Likely to hold sector specific knowledge at a detailed level and be able to apply that knowledge to a variety of scenarios. Full details are contained within the job description.
Directors may be based anywhere in the UK. They will need to travel to clients’ offices across England and Wales.
We would encourage applications from candidates with transferable skills which may not be specific to the below but are looking to develop within the sector:
* Experience and expertise in the delivery of Waste programmes and projects, including understanding of the waste treatment and collection sectors, provider positions (in-house or outsourced)
* provider positions (in-house or outsourced)
* An understanding of relevant sector specific legislation and guidance
* Knowledge of waste treatment infrastructure in particular energy from waste, mechanical
* biological treatment, material recovery and anaerobic digestion
* Experience of working with waste flow and process flow models
* Knowledge of financial modelling would be advantageous, but not essential
Local Partnerships occupy a unique position in the public sector, facilitating change through working impartially and collaboratively across all parts of central, local and regional government, and devolved administrations.
Our vision is as simple as it is challenging: to strengthen the public sector to deliver more effectively, achieve more swiftly, and give value for money to the taxpayer and customer.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, transgender identity, religion or belief.
If you have any special requirements to allow you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact us by any means you feel comfortable with, in order that we can make the appropriate arrangements.
