We have a great opportunity for an Operations Support Manager to join our busy Operations team.

Supporting the Strategy and Business Development Manager with the development and delivery of Operations services, you will manage a variety of teams, including Waste Minimisation and Sustainability, Business Support and Cemeteries.

You will take the lead on performance reviews, sickness absence management, employee development and disciplinary investigations and support and motivate your teams to promote their services and identify, develop and implement new initiatives.

Working proactively to explore opportunities for improvement and networking, you will attend external partnership meetings, trade events and conferences to ensure the Service keeps up to date with industry related news and legislative changes.

You will also lead on managing the project updates to the corporate performance monitoring system and the maintenance of infrastructure, assets and facilities within Operations, including planning annual health and safety inspections and ad-hoc site visits.

This is a varied and fast paced role, which requires a dynamic, resilient, can do and ‘thinking outside of the box’ approach.

You will have substantial experience of managing and supporting multiple teams, with a proven track record of delivering measurable results.

Qualifications and recycling industry knowledge, including an understanding of legislative changes, would be advantageous – however, we welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience who can demonstrate great people-management skills and a willingness to learn.

Flexibility around working hours is essential, as you will be on the weekend out of hours duty rota. You must have a full, UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Operations service during a time of change. If you are motivated and organised, with great communication skills and the ability to proactively manage your workload, delegate tasks and ensure your teams are meeting deadlines, then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please contact Esme McCambridge on 01376 557768.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working
Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

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Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on 11th May 2026.

Interviews will held during the week commencing 25th May 2026.