The strategic waste management team have an opening for a Waste Project Officer. If you are interested in community engagement, are an excellent communicator, have an interest in the environment and working as part of a team, this could be the ideal role for you.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised individual who has excellent presentation skills and the ability to work flexibly. The role will be a varied one and will help to support the work of Strategic Waste Management Team.
You will help deliver the key waste hierarchy messages relating to the Resources and Waste Strategy for England, 2018 at a local level in County Durham and implement the aims of the Waste Prevention Programme for England by focussing on the reduction of key material streams such as electrical items, textiles, furniture, food, plastics and single use items.
You will identify and implement waste management related projects across County Durham with particular emphasis on waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting activities. You will promote and deliver these projects through countywide communications, community engagement and education activities by arranging and undertaking roadshows/awareness events and liaising with key partners such as schools, community groups, local networks, residents’ associations and independent groups.
For further information about the post please contact: Victoria Burrell (Waste Strategy Team Manager), victoria.burrell@durham.gov.uk or Vicky Bell (Waste Projects and Campaigns Team Leader) vicky.bell@durham.gov.uk
WHAT WILL I NEED?
• Experience of working in the waste management sector.
• Delivery of waste management related projects and campaigns.
- HND/HNC or equivalent in a related discipline
- Essential skills and abilities include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent IT and presentation skills
- Excellent project and time management skills If successful,
You will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.
Interviews to be held during June 2026.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
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