West London Waste Authority
Contract Manager (Waste & Circular Economy)
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Location: Hybrid/ West Drayton (1-2 days per week office attendance and site visits)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,139 per annum
The Opportunity
At West London Waste Authority (WLWA), we aren't just managing waste disposal; we are transforming how our community across West London views resources. We are seeking two dynamic, detail-oriented Contract Managers to join our team at a pivotal time. You will play a leading role in managing our critical waste services, taking ownership of the full contract lifecycle — from procurement strategy and negotiation through to contract mobilisation, compliance oversight and management of variations. This high-impact role will place you at the forefront of improving operational performance, ensuring our waste services, including haulage and offtake contracts, as well as contract-managed infrastructure improvement projects, are legally robust, commercially sound and aligned with our strategic business plan.
What You'll Do
- Manage outsourced waste service agreements end to end, ensuring KPIs, SLAs and regulatory requirements are met so services run safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Lead procurement and tendering for new services, with support from the Internal Senior Procurement Manager, including negotiating terms, drafting service specifications and securing value for money.
- Oversee the mobilisation of new contracts and service transitions, ensuring a smooth start and no disruption to service continuity.
- Manage contract variations, resolve operational challenges and implement service improvements as our waste management strategy evolves.
- Act as the main point of contact for assigned contracts and services, using data-led reviews and effective contract management to drive performance.
- Identify opportunities throughout the contract lifecycle to improve resource recovery and divert more waste from disposal.
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Who You Are
- You possess a strong background in managing complex outsourced services, desirably in waste, logistics or infrastructure, and are comfortable managing the entire lifecycle from pre-procurement to contract end.
- You have proven experience in high-stakes contract negotiations, procurement processes, and the drafting of service specifications that protect organisational interests.
- You are adept at managing contract variations and mobilising new services, ensuring that change management is handled systematically and effectively.
- You combine your contract expertise with solid project management skills, allowing you to manage multiple workstreams and complex stakeholders with ease.
- You understand the fundamentals of circular economy principles and can demonstrate how to apply them to improve commercial and environmental contract outcomes.
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Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to how regional waste is managed and valued. You will join a collaborative team committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship and shared learning. We offer flexible hybrid working, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and ongoing personal development.
How To Apply
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Closing Date for Applications: 31st July 2026
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