Operational Services Contract Manager – Rochford District Council

Operational Services Contract Manager – Rochford District Council

Location: Rochford & Brentwood, Essex

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6 months)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: £46.78–£50.68 PAYE / £60.00–£65.00 Umbrella

Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Essex County Council (ECC) is pleased to support Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council in the recruitment of an experienced Operational Services Contract Manager on an initial six month assignment.

This role requires on-site presence for a minimum of three days per week.

Working Locations:

Brentwood Borough Council, Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AY & Airport Business Park, Launchpad, Rochford, SS4 1YH

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive individual to lead and support a range of operational service contracts across the district. As the Operational Services Contract Manager, you will play a key role in managing procurement activity, overseeing contract delivery, and ensuring high-quality operational outcomes.

You will be responsible for supporting (but not limited to) the following projects:

• Stray Dog Contract Procurement — end to end procurement and contract mobilisation
• Abandoned Vehicles Contract Procurement
• Environmental Enforcement Contract Procurement
• Fuel Supply Contract — securing a reliable and compliant supply arrangement
• MRF Contract Procurement — supporting materials recovery facility procurement
• Bins and Benches Installation — purchase and installation across the borough
• Lighting Column Installation — new lighting runs in two parks
• Country Park Car Park Resurfacing
• A12 Litter Picking Contract Procurement
• Rollout of Wheeled Bins — supporting the introduction of wheeled bins for residential waste collection

What You Should Do Next

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your application via the Working for Essex website.

For any queries regarding the role, please contact Ashleigh Drake at: Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk