Advert INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Environmental Services Waste and Recycling Officer 10.5 hours per week Temporary up to 31 August 2027 £33,116 - £35,671 pro rata / £18.15 - £19.55 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) Orkney Islands Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to fulfil the role of Waste and Recycling Officer on a part-time basis. The exact working pattern will be subject to agreement. The post involves dealing with the public, businesses, community groups and schools, to assist in the understanding of waste minimisation and recycling in Orkney with a view to reducing waste produced by householders and businesses and improving Orkney’s recycling performance. You will be expected to engage directly with the residential and business community, helping householders and organisations to understand the waste and recycling service and the ways in which they can engage with it. This will require strong communication skills, customer focus, a willingness to find solutions and an ability to understand and implement regulations and policy. You will also be expected to identify areas for improvement and to work with the rest of the team to implement and deliver these opportunities. You will be computer literate and have recent experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office packages with particular emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You should be educated to HNC, SVQ2/3 or equivalent qualification in waste management or environmental science or have at least two years previous relevant experience. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney including the outer islands to meet the operational requirements of the Service. This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Lorna Richardson, Head of Infrastructure Services on 01856 873535 or lorna.richardson@orkney.gov.uk Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 13 July 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.