Description Salary: £37, 336 - £39,186 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Week commencing 18 November 2024 Waste Management - Shaping a Greener, More Sustainable Future An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Waste Service Team at Wiltshire Council as a Senior Waste Management Officer. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team driving positive change in waste management and sustainability Our Waste Service oversees the crucial task of delivering statutory waste management services for Wiltshire Council. This includes managing waste disposal, diverting waste from landfill, and supporting the delivery of several waste management contracts. The service also operates household recycling centres, manages kerbside collection and recycling services, and promotes the council's waste prevention and minimisation strategies. As a Senior Waste Management Officer, you will act as a technical service expert to support the Waste Treatment and Disposal Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the public-facing Household Recycling Centres and managing high-value waste treatment and disposal contracts. Applying professional knowledge and experience you will identify practical, innovative, and effective solutions to service delivery and contract related challenges. Our ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or possess equivalent experience, with at least three years’ experience in a service provision environment. You should have an in-depth understanding of waste contract management to support the development of effective contract monitoring regimes. Significant practical experience in analysing complex issues and producing clear, technical reports and the ability to present these reports to a variety of audiences will be crucial to the role. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Martin Litherland, Head of Service – Waste Management, at martin.litherlandwiltshire.gov.uk. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you