Waste Minimisation & Sustainability Manager
Braintree District Council
Job reference: BREQ0357
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Duration: Permanent
Location: Braintree
31 Mar 2025
We have a great opportunity for a Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Manager to join our Operations service to help tackle climate change and support residents and local businesses in minimising waste, recycling more and maximising opportunities in the circular economy.
The changes to waste and recycling legislation and policies make this a very exciting time to join the Waste Minimisation & Sustainability team, as they will be integral to delivering these changes over the coming years.
The climate crisis is one of the most significant issues to face our society, our environment and the planet. We have seen a rapid global rise in greenhouse gas emissions over the last 100 years and a trend towards increasing global average temperatures over the last century.
The post holder will lead on designing educational sessions for residents, schools and community groups and will role model excellent customer service for residents. Managing the team, you will identify and deliver projects that support the delivery of Council service.
To be successful in this role you will be confident and experienced in managing people, with the ability to establish credibility at all levels. A genuine commitment towards the environment, tackling climate change and preventing waste is essential, ideally with a qualification in this field. Experience of the waste industry is essential, along with knowledge of research and data analysis. You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and proven IT skills, including system development.
You will need to be flexible with working hours which could occasionally start as early as 6:30am when liaising with the refuse and recycling collection crews. Occasional evening and weekend working may also be required in order to attend evening meetings/talks and weekend events. A full current driving licence and use of your own vehicle for business purposes is also required.
Candidates should possess a full clean driving licence and access to their own vehicle for business use.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Marie Lamb 01376 312540.
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 31st March 2025.
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