If you’re looking for a varied role where you can hone your enthusiasm for the environment and use your communication, problem solving and organisational talents, then this role may be for you. As a Waste and Recycling Officer you will be working in a small but dedicated team who are responsible for managing household waste in Solihull. You will play an active role in the team, as well as monitoring the contract with our service provider Veolia you will help diversify our services to optimise recycling and reuse and contribute to reaching our carbon reduction goals. When you work with waste no two days are the same, so if you relish variety, can rise to a challenge, are passionate about plastic, and are enthusiastic about the opportunity to reduce waste and recycle more, this opportunity is for you. You will be involved in the day-to-day operations of delivering the waste and recycling service including dealing with customer enquiries, carrying out investigations into collection issues, liaising with our collection contractor and engaging with residents and interest groups to provide information on waste reduction, reuse and recycling. You will also be involved in developing the service and implementing service changes. As a Waste and Recycling Officer, you will: Have experience of planning, managing, and delivering projects Be a people person. Have knowledge and a genuine interest in recycling, environment, and climate change. Be a clear and confident communicator. Be a problem solver and negotiator. Be a team player. Be highly organised, able to prioritise and plan your own working day. As an essential car user, you must be able to drive, have a valid driving licence and have a suitable vehicle available, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required. Why work for Solihull MBC? We offer: A range of flexible working options, Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Family and carer friendly policies Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme Access to a free council car park at Moat Lane Depot Whilst the role is hybrid, due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to work from our main office at Moat Lane Depot at least 3 days a week. For more information and to apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences. If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Danuta Morley, Waste and Recycling Manager on 0121 704 8523 or email dmorley@solihull.gov.uk Closing date is 17th August 2025 Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date therefore early applications are encouraged. Interviews are to be held on either week commencing 25th August or 1st September 2025 Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents Job description and person specification