Overview
Can you manage a busy caseload, prioritise your own workload and work effectively as part of a team? Are you a confident and experienced communicator used to dealing with the public and contractors? Enfield Council is looking to recruit a Waste and Recycling Officer offering an exciting opportunity to implement, improve and monitor new and existing waste and recycling services.
We would love to hear from you if you are well organised and have a positive “can do” attitude. This role offers lots of variety and you will be able to use your skills in communication, adaptability, attention to detail, organisation and customer service to great effect.
You will be part of a growing team, engaging and communicating with residents about waste minimisation, maximising their recycling and transforming their waste behaviours, working towards both London-wide and national recycling targets. You will be based at our depot at Morson Road, but duties will be widespread throughout the Borough. It is essential that you have experience in a customer focused environment, excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for the environment and a good knowledge of Microsoft ICT systems including Excel, Word and Outlook. A full driving licence is also a requirement for this role.
Responsibilities
* Manage a busy caseload and prioritise your own workload as part of a team.
* Communicate effectively with the public and contractors.
* Implement, improve and monitor new and existing waste and recycling services.
* Engage and communicate with residents about waste minimisation, maximising recycling and transforming waste behaviours.
* Work towards London-wide and national recycling targets.
* Be based at the depot on Morson Road with duties spread across the Borough.
* Demonstrate experience in a customer-focused environment and strong interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate a passion for the environment and proficiency with Microsoft ICT systems (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Hold a full driving licence.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in a customer-focused environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for the environment.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft ICT systems including Excel, Word and Outlook.
* Full driving licence.
Contact details
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Loraine Kingston on 020 8132 0993 or Tim Read - Lamb on 020 8132 0944 for an informal discussion. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk.
Application notes
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.
About the organisation and culture
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. We encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
* Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
* 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.
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