Policy Lead, Waste Strategy
Ref: 160647
Salary: £36,363 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
This role plays a vital part in shaping and improving refuse and recycling services through policy development, data analysis and performance management. Reporting to the Waste Strategy and Improvement Team Leader, you will lead on developing and implementing policies that increase recycling rates, reduce residual waste and enhance service delivery.
You will analyse service performance using data and KPIs, identifying trends and implementing improvements that enhance efficiency, customer experience and environmental outcomes. The role involves working closely with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure services are compliant, effective and aligned with corporate priorities.
You will also contribute to strategic planning, support innovation and transformation initiatives, and provide expert advice through reports, briefings and presentations. This is an opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term service design.
We are looking for a proactive and analytical individual with experience in waste services, policy development or performance management. You will have strong problem-solving skills, experience working with data, and the ability to drive improvement across complex services. A waste-related qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
For further information about the role please contact Tom Lawrence at TLawrence@swindon.gov.uk
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our Employee benefits and rewards | Swindon Borough Council.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk
Closing date: 24 May 2026
