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Transition Support Officer - Recycling & Waste Services
Job Description
37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 2 years
The authority is seeking applications for the role of Transition Support Officer - Recycling and Waste Services. You will be proactively supporting the Transition Manager - Recycling & Waste Services in the management of the smooth transition of the Council's recycling and waste collection services from an outsource contract back in-house.
You will be responsible for developing and managing separate procurement and commissioning processes to enable the Council to procure necessary services for the insourcing of the waste and recycling service.
Responsibilities
* Support the Transition Manager in planning and managing the insourcing of recycling and waste services from an outsourced contract to the Council.
* Develop and manage procurement and commissioning processes to enable the insourcing of services.
* Draft and describe goods and services, write specifications and tenders, and manage procurement exercises as required.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, systems and procedures, with an understanding of local government services.
* Support contract management activities and provide knowledge on contracts where applicable.
* Demonstrate awareness of Welsh language requirements as part of customer interactions (greeting customers in Welsh when needed).
* Ensure safeguarding responsibilities for children, young people or adults at risk are understood and applied by all staff involved.
* Adhere to the Hybrid Working Policy, outlining how work is undertaken between home and the office.
Qualifications & Skills
* Knowledge and experience of Public Sector procurement and managing procurement exercises.
* Experience in writing specifications and tenders for goods and services.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, systems and procedures.
* Understanding of local government services and contracts/contract management (beneficial).
* Valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
Additional Information
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Important Dates
* Closing Date: 10 September 2025
* Shortlisting Date: 12 September 2025
* Interview Date: 23 September 2025
Notes
* Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
* The council may publish additional information about benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council.
Location
Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom
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