We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to work in our Waste Strategy team. We have an outstanding track record in supporting local authorities to improve their resources and waste management service; identifying financial savings, boosting recycling rates and supporting them to achieve their Net Zero carbon targets. Our expertise includes waste and recycling service modelling, strategy development, kerbside collection and treatment contract procurement, recycling centre operations, waste composition analysis and stakeholder engagement.
We are looking for a candidate with good data analytical skills to support our team in developing bespoke technical models to help guide local authorities in their strategic decision making for future service design. You will have waste and resources related experience and an understanding of the national policy landscape to contribute to developing and writing waste strategies linked to local plans and assist in the development of waste services procurement documentation. An important aspect of our work lies in the communication of complex information to a range of audiences, including Elected Members. You will contribute to producing written reports and technical data books, and present project outputs at client meetings. You will also support business development activities, preparing bids, undertaking market research and representing the company at events and meetings.
What you will be doing
Project delivery work: Working on a broad range of projects within the Waste Strategy team, you will conduct data analysis, research and modelling work using a high degree of academic rigour and attention to detail. You will write and produce reports, tools and other outputs as part of the work programme. You’ll be a confident presenter, assisting the team in workshop and focus group facilitation, and will present complex data outputs to clients as required.
Business development: All members of our team are involved in our business development activities. You will contribute to the preparation of proposals and assist in identifying new business such as potential new projects or funding opportunities. With colleagues, you will also work to improve existing services and products, and to develop new ones.
Resources and autonomy: You will ensure that projects meet deadlines and are within budget. This will require you to work on multiple projects concurrently so good time management and resourcefulness will be essential.
Client engagement: Liaise with clients for project delivery, attending external meetings, focus groups, workshops and presentations, and industry events as required.
Data analysis: Liaise with clients using qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures.
The essentials
Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent training or experience.
High level of numeracy.
Some data modelling experience.
At least three years’ experience in a waste, recycling or waste management related role.
Effective communications skills with the ability to hold productive and professional discussions, write clearly and concisely and develop and deliver excellent presentations.
Great time management and organisational skills.
Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team.
Ability to perform calmly under pressure.
Ability to assimilate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
Ability to synthesise information from a variety of sources and apply scientific methods.
Highly competent IT user, particularly Microsoft packages.
Advanced Excel skills.
A keen interest in waste planning, sustainable resource use and development.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .