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Waste Partnership Strategy Officer

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Worcester
Salary
Market Forces Supplement due of £5,000 per annum
Closing date
23 Feb 2025
Reference
WCC/TP/1173/279
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Policy
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Waste Partnership Strategy Officer
Salary: £43,247 - £46,077 per annum + £5,000 market forces supplement
35 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester    

Team: Waste Management
Permanent 
 

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. 

For further information please contact: Guy Revans 07798 800105

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

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: 23rd Feb 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 5th Mar 2025

 

Attached documents
Waste Partnership Strategy Officer - Job Description .pdf
Waste Partnership Strategy Officer - Person Specification .pdf

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

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Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
GB

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