Area Environmental Services Officer
Fixed Term – 2 years
We are looking for an enthusiastic Environmental Services Officer to join our Waste & Environment Delivery Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential environmental services across Wirral.
Working as part of a collaborative and community‑focused team, you will help ensure our neighbourhoods are clean, safe, and well‑maintained. You will work closely with residents, partners, and colleagues in response to environmental issues, support service delivery, and contribute to wider initiatives that encourage positive environmental behaviours.
About The Role
This is a varied role with a strong focus on problem‑solving, partnership working, and improving outcomes for our communities.
- Investigating complaints and enquiries
- Providing advice, guidance and supervision to behaviour change team members
- Providing waste management advice to residents
- Monitoring contractor compliance
- Supporting audits
- Performance monitoring
- Procurement activity
The post holder will represent the service at community meetings and work as part of a wider team to maintain high standards of environmental quality across the borough.
About The Candidate
We are seeking someone who is passionate about environmental quality and public service. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of people. They will be organised, proactive, and capable of managing a varied workload, with a solutions‑focused mindset, good judgement, and strong attention to detail. They will be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team and be resilient and adaptable in response to changing priorities.
You Will Also Bring
- Relevant experience or a strong interest in environmental, operational, or community‑based services
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer‑focused approach
- The ability to build positive working relationships
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the selection process.
Benefits
- Staff benefits including discounts
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- Immediate life cover and ill‑health protection
- Strong flexible and hybrid working approach
- Family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days plus public holidays
- Inclusive and supportive work culture
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