Business Manager / Site Manager

Job Title: Business Manager



Location: Oldham



Salary Range: £33.81p/h Umbrella



Contract Type: 6 months



Hours: 40 hours per week / Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm



Purpose of the Role



SRG are looking for a business manager to join a waste management company based in Oldham. The purpose of this role is to oversee all aspects of site operations including financial management, business development, strategic planning, and team leadership. The Business Manager ensures services are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget, aligned with the company's Minimum Requirements.



Key Responsibilities



People Management



Ensure safety and wellbeing of employees and stakeholders.



Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.



Conduct performance evaluations and set development goals.



Champion and employee engagement.



Implement training, competency checks, and people management processes.



Customer Excellence



Foster a culture of customer excellence.



Manage assets and teams to exceed service expectations.



Drive innovation and operational efficiency.



Collaborate with local sales teams to identify growth opportunities.



Ensure transparent reporting and compliance with VMR and fleet standards.



Sustainability & Commercial Performance



Manage site budgets and financial performance.



Identify cost optimisation and revenue growth opportunities.



Develop strategic plans for business expansion and ecological transformation.



Negotiate contracts and pricing strategies.



Maintain competitive edge through market analysis and stakeholder engagement.



Skills & Competencies



Skills



Business Acumen - Advanced



Financial Management - Advanced



Relationship Management - Advanced



Communication & Time Management - Proficient



Decision Making & Continuous Improvement - Advanced



Project Management - Foundation



IT Proficiency - Advanced



Behaviours



Lead by Example



Strategic Planning



Performance & Talent Management



Effective Delegation



Experience Required



Proven experience in financial and risk management



Fleet management expertise



Strong leadership and team motivation skills



Background in waste management or environmental services ()



Qualifications



Essential



IOSH Managing Safely



Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent experience



Transport CPC (where required)



Desirable



COTC Level 4 (for permitted sites)



Level 5 Leadership & Management or relevant degree



Knowledge of waste regulations and sustainability practices



Performance Indicators



Safety and succession planning metrics



Customer satisfaction and retention (NPS, complaints, KPIs)



Financial targets (budget, EBITDA, zero landfill)



Compliance with audits and operational standards



Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy