the client is seeking a leader for recycling and waste services within a highly visible municipal service area. the role involves leading a well-run operation with engaged staff, solid financial conditions, and established operational practices, while navigating increased complexity, new regulatory requirements, and rising expectations related to service quality, sustainability, and documentation.
as the leader, you will have overall responsibility for operations, development, financial management, administrative and regulatory tasks, and staff across the recycling and waste domain. key responsibilities include managing operations both decentrally on-site and through administration, ensuring stable and efficient service with a strong focus on citizens, strengthening the organization’s ability to comply with new requirements and producer responsibility, and further developing the organization by clarifying roles, responsibility, and leadership structures. you will also help connect day-to-day operations with development activities and support strong collaboration with citizens, elected officials, waste contractors, public authorities, and other stakeholders, contributing actively to the green transition.
the client is looking for a strong people leader with experience delivering results through others and the ability to work effectively at the intersection of operations, development, finance, and stakeholder engagement. candidates are expected to have experience with personnel leadership, operations, and development, along with solid financial understanding, and to thrive in an environment shaped by legislation, complexity, and many collaboration relationships. you are encouraged to be visible, relationship-oriented, and trustworthy, capable of setting direction across different professional areas, and motivated by developing a high-impact service area with a clear sustainability focus.