WASTE SERVICES OFFICER
DIRECTORATE: Environmental & Community Services
DEPARTMENT: Operational Services
SALARY: Grade E - £30,024 to £33,699 per year
TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: 37 hours per week
LOCATION: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA
Make a Lasting Impact
Join Erewash Borough Council as a Waste Services Officer. Are you ready to shape the future of waste and recycling in a borough that’s ambitious, community-driven, and environmentally focused? Do you put people at the heart of what you do, show openness and honesty and work well with others to get things done?
About the Role
This is a pivotal time to join our Waste Services Team. With major changes to national waste and recycling legislation underway, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping how Erewash adapts and improves. Your role will include:
* Developing and implementing innovative waste management initiatives
* Maintaining and enhancing existing services to meet evolving needs
* Handling a wide range of waste-related queries and issues
* Monitoring service performance and identifying areas for improvement
* Researching best practices and tracking legislation to inform future projects
* Developing waste policies and strategies
* Collaborating with residents, partners, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services
What You’ll Bring
* Experience in the waste service industry and knowledge of legislation
* Confidence working in a customer-focused and partnership environment
* Experience in developing publicity and marketing initiatives
* Excellent IT and written communication skills
* Ability to develop commercial waste business opportunities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver service improvements and initiatives
Benefits of Working for Us
* Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
* Free workplace car parking within the Borough
* Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
* Family friendly and flexible working policies available
* Flexi Time Scheme
* Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
* Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
* Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please visit https://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e‑mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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