We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Waste Development Officer.
About Us
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for driving environmental change? We are seeking a dedicated Waste Development Officer to join our dynamic waste management team and help shape a greener future for our community. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering innovative projects that promote recycling, composting, and waste minimisation in line with our corporate environmental objectives.
To be successful in this role you need a full driving license with proof of business insurance, and a Waste Management qualification or diploma or willing to work towards.
What you'll be doing: -
Deliver and develop initiatives: Implement new waste and recycling schemes and conduct promotional campaigns to increase participation and reduce waste.
Engage the community: Run educational sessions and give presentations to schools, community groups, and residents on environmental issues and our services.
Communicate and inform: Prepare and produce publicity materials, respond to public inquiries, and create content for our website.
Analyse data: Monitor the performance of our waste services and use data to inform decisions and report on progress towards targets.
Manage projects: Support the delivery of key projects, including the rollout of new collection services or infrastructure developments.
Collaborate with partners: Liaise with waste collection contractors, external partners, and other council departments.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
In return we can offer:
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact and 01642 728118.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.