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 inclusion 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 (preferred)

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.