As part of the UK’s Resource and Waste Strategy 2018, the ambition was set to hit 65% municipal recycling by 2035. To aid this, in 2023 the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) introduced Simpler Recycling with the aim of removing confusion around what can and cannot be recycled. As it stands today, Ashfield District Council (ADC) is at 41% waste recycled, with the potential to beat 65% by 2030.
There are a number of transformational projects underway linked to this within the department. Along with this it is the aim of the authority to develop opportunities and improve performance within its Environmental Services such as grass cutting, weed spraying, play areas, sport pitch bookings etc
We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking individual who is enthusiastic about developing business opportunities, and improving performance within Neighbourhood Services. This individual will also be responsible for providing effective administrative support via their team for the Service Managers within Neighbourhood Services to enable performance efficiency and improvements. This individual will be key to creating a dynamic data-driven and customer focused service, developing business opportunities and supporting the implementation of Simpler Recycling and wider Neighbourhoods transformation.
Ideally this person will bring new ideas on how the service administrative procedures can be improved and updated and bring in modern practices and technological ideas.
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
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