Waste & Recycling Officer
Stafford Borough & Cannock Chase District Councils
Grade E: £28,142 - £31,022 per annum
Post Number: DE099
Permanent - 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
* Flexitime Scheme
* Payment of one professional fee per annum
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* 23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service
* Casual Car User Allowance
* Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
* Cycle Scheme
* Free Car Parking
Overview
Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough Council’s Waste and Commercial Services Section, based across both Cannock and Stafford sites, is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Waste & Recycling Officer, to develop and oversee Waste and Recycling functions, as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
Responsibilities
You will develop and oversee Waste and Recycling functions, ensuring compliance with local, national and industry best practice. The role involves communicating with the public, elected members and other colleagues electronically, over the phone and face to face. You must have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to provide technical support for the team.
Qualifications
* Experience of working in a similar public or private sector environment, ideally in a waste and recycling environment.
* Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills sufficient to complete necessary electronic data recording, analysis and report writing.
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.
* Relevant knowledge of the waste and recycling sector and willingness to work outdoors, at times in unfavourable conditions.
* Membership of a relevant Professional Body (or willingness to work towards) such as CIWM or similar.
* Access to a suitable means of transport to access sites within the district.
Application
To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login or alternatively telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e‑mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number DE099.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 12th December 2025.
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