Job Title: Waste Partnership Strategy Officer
Salary: £42,026 - £44,857 per annum 
35 Hours per Week
 Location: Wildwood, Worcester
Permanent 

The Role

Are you passionate about Waste? Do you want to help shape the future of Waste Management in Worcestershire and Herefordshire? If so the Council and its partners are seeking to recruit a Waste Partnership Strategy Officer to deliver Simpler Recycling and make a difference to every single resident in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Working and reporting to Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s strategic waste management board you will be responsible for engaging with Government, Local Authorities and key stakeholders to understand and assess future waste service requirements.

You will need to have significant experience of working within the waste management sector alongside a detailed understanding of the Resources and Waste Strategy for England 2018, the Environment Act and the Environmental Protection Act.  It is the targets and objectives set out in these documents that you will be working to deliver across the Partnership.

You will use your experience to lead in the delivery activities and undertake service option assessments to explore how best to produce improved performance and efficiency across the Partnership.  

If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this post and would love to shape the future of waste management across the two Counties then please ring either of the contacts below for an informal chat or apply below.

Guy Revans 07798 800105

Richard Woodward 07904 520361

Benefits

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

 Application Closing Date:

• Application Closing Date: 17th October 2024

Anticipated Interview Date: 31st October 2024

Attached documents
Job Description.pdf
Person Specification.pdf