Waste Management Officer
Council Offices - Clitheroe
Reference: COM912
Pay: SO1 (scp 26-29) £36,124 to £38,626 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of waste services in the Ribble Valley.
We are seeking a team player who has the ability to plan and manage workloads and achieve results whilst working within a demanding environment. You will need to be an enthusiastic individual, with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to implement change. You will have the ability to understand complex government legislation and will work with the Head of Engineering to put policy into practice. You will work as part of a small team.
Your role will initially focus on implementing the new Simpler Recycling Regulations, communicating with residents and businesses to support them through the changes and to maximise recycling in the borough. In addition, you will oversee the administration of the council’s commercial waste service and co-ordinate the production and interpretation of our waste data. The successful candidate will have:
• Effective project management, data analysis, planning, organisation and co-ordination skills.
• Current knowledge of the legal requirements of Waste Management and the Environmental Protection Act.
• Proactive approach in promoting and maximising participation in environmental improvement, waste minimisation and recycling schemes.
• Awareness of industry led changes and the ability to assist in implementing directives and guidance to maintain a fully compliant service.
A full UK driving licence will be required, together with the use of a car.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, and training/development opportunities.
For an informal chat about the position, please call Adam Allen on 01200 414461.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Interview date: Friday 11th April 2025
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs
Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone).
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