Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit a Waste Management Officer to join our team based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, fixed term or secondment opportunity for 2 years. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £36,124 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Waste Management Officer to join our Waste, Recycling and Fleet Services Team. The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role The role is part of a team supporting the delivery of our varied Waste Services functions to all the homes and over 1600 businesses across the Babergh and Mid Suffolk districts. You will be working with our service partner Serco to: ensure a first-class service and customer experience are delivered to our residents and businesses resolve service issues and deal with complex customer queries manage the Environmental Permit of the site promote and plan Waste Reduction and Recycling campaigns including supporting and attending events About you Educated to NVQ level 4/degree level or with equivalent knowledge gained through experience, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong knowledge of the waste industry, including waste enforcement issues, and health and safety regulations. You will be: customer focussed with experience of providing a first-class service both internally and externally able to demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills in order to negotiate with developers on issues of waste management and to assist with the production of waste policies, putting these into place once approved a great team player, confident and comfortable working with colleagues in other teams and service areas well organised with strong IT and analytical skills, you will show flexibility to adapt to changing service demands able to work around the district and transport will be provided for this A full clean driving licence is required and a COTC (Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Waste) qualification is desirable. About us Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. Closing date: 5pm, 8 May 2025 If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Waste Management Officer role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. ADZN1_UKTJ