Landfill Regulations & Management Lead
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (3 days per week) |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Niche |
| Salary | £550 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 18th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Joel Rutherford |
| Job Ref | 7480-PSR1JP00102313 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Landfill Regulations & Management Lead to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Bristol, London, Newcastle or York (3 days per week).
Job Summary:
This role seeks the temporary input of an expert to advise on landfill regulation, closure, and aftercare management, ensuring environmental protection and resource recovery are embedded in policy.
As part of an interdisciplinary team leading our work on residual waste infrastructure we are seeking three secondees with a background in local government residual waste treatment, the landfill sub-sector, or the energy from waste sub-sector.
You will be expected to:
- Provide expert advice on landfill operation and the impact of regulation on the landfill sector, including planning and performance at local or regional levels, ensuring policy proposals reflect operational realities.
- Shape policy on landfill regulation, closure, and aftercare, advising on best practices to embed environmental protection and resource recovery within policy frameworks. Contribute technical expertise on methane capture technologies and operations, helping define policy positions on net zero pathways and strategied.
- Develop robust policy proposals, including defining issues, generating options, sourcing evidence, engaging stakeholders, and preparing papers and presentations for senior decision-makers.
- Think strategically and programmatically, situating individual work within the wider residual waste roadmap and contributing to long-term planning and infrastructure strategy.
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, supporting a one-team ethos and integrating perspectives from policy, technical, and delivery colleagues.
- Bring innovation and constructive challenge, introducing new ideas and approaches to improve policy and delivery outcomes.
- Upskill Civil Servants, sharing specialist knowledge through mentoring, workshops, and technical guidance to build internal capability.
- Engage with stakeholders across local government, industry, and regulators, building consensus and supporting practical implementation of policy changes.
- Provide clear, evidence-based advice and briefings to senior officials and ministers, translating technical detail into actionable recommendations.
You will have deep subject matter knowledge and expertise in one or more of:
- Residual waste infrastructure planning and performance at a local or regional level.
- Landfill regulation, closure and aftercare management, able to advise on how best to ensure environmental protection and resource recovery are embedded in policy.
- Knowledge of methane capture technologies and operations.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
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- Provide expert advice on landfill operation and the impact of regulation on the landfill sector, including planning and performance at local or regional levels, ensuring policy proposals reflect operational realities.
