This role will be offered as a fixed-term contract or secondment until 31st December 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, so applicants must have current, unrestricted right to work in the UK for this period.
Essex is committed to enabling inclusive economic growth, helping people get the best start and age well, helping create great places to grow up, live and work and transforming the Council to achieve more with less.
The Senior Circular Economy Officer will deliver and evaluate predominantly waste reduction schemes and projects, communication campaigns, reuse and recycling initiatives and partnership activities whilst supporting wider environment activities as required.
The role contributes to the preparation of reports to internal and external audiences including funding bodies, peers and stakeholders, detailing progress, development and impact of activities. The officer will contribute to the development of waste and circular economy strategy in Essex and play a significant role in gaining and maintaining the co-operation of internal and external stakeholders and partners, to ensure shared goals are met. The role is on the front line of waste prevention, recycling and environmental communications, delivering direct messages to the public.
