Waste Digital Development Officer
City of Wolverhampton Council
Salary – £30,024 – £33,699 (Grade 5)
Hours – 37 hours per week, typically Monday to Thursday 7:00am – 3:00pm. Friday 7:00am – 2:30pm.
Location – Any suitable location within the City of Wolverhampton. The role is based at Hickman Avenue Waste Depot and also covers Anchor Lane and Shaw Road Household Waste & Recycling Centres and Crown Street Waste Transfer Station.
Contract Type – Full time, Permanent.
A full valid UK driving licence is required for this position.
About the role The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Waste and Recycling Digital Development Officer to join our dynamic and hardworking team. The primary focus is to provide day‑to‑day technical support for members of the waste services team, working with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance standard operating practices.
Key responsibilities
* Actively contribute to research and development to make the best use of available digital technology
* Identify and support the implementation of automation opportunities
* Ensure that data held on systems is correct and up to date
* Deliver system training to officers and drivers
* Support operatives in the field and at waste sites via driving a works vehicle
Qualifications and requirements
* 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths) at a minimum grade C or above, or equivalent qualification, or relevant equivalent experience
* ICT or Business Administration qualification
* Previous office experience; good knowledge of Excel; ability to analyse data; prioritise work and meet deadlines
* Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development; adaptable to fast‑moving and essential service demands
* Experience of Waste Management Systems, Microsoft Dynamics, Telematics and Power BI systems is advantageous
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place 16th December 2025.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Dawn.Dilks@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
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