Waste Development Officer

Overview

Waste Development Officer needed in Huntingdon, £16.35ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1742084

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

Responsibilities

• This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of waste services at an operational, contractual and partnership level across Cambridgeshire. You will also help develop and deliver education and behaviour-change activities that inspire communities to reduce waste, reuse materials and recycle more.
• You’ll work closely with contractors, district and city partners, community groups and internal teams to keep information flowing, resolve issues and ensure services run smoothly. A key part of the role is providing clear, consistent and professional communications that support the environmental ambitions and uphold its reputation.
• To succeed, you’ll bring enthusiasm for the environment, strong attention to detail and confidence in working with data, contracts and public communications. You’ll build positive relationships with colleagues, partners and service users, always acting with respect and professionalism.
• Monitor service delivery through on-site observations, highlighting and addressing examples of poor performance that drive value for money and support continuous improvement
• Carry out site visits, undertake surveys and assist the assessment of infrastructure against required maintenance activities and regulatory compliance.
• Resolving and documenting service user issues through liaison with contractors and business support staff.
• Undertake other service support activities, such as minute taking, data analysis, record keeping.
• Support in developing waste awareness messages and campaigns to drive behaviour change and help in delivering these programmes direct to communities
• Engage and communicate with members of the public, both face-to-face (e.g., at events, site visits, school sessions and community meetings) and through a range of communication channels, including email, social media, newsletters, web content and telephone enquiries

Qualifications and Skills

• Enthusiasm for the environment, strong attention to detail and confidence in working with data, contracts and public communications
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners and service users, always acting with respect and professionalism

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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