Waste Project Officer

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), [email protected] or Vicky Bell (Waste Projects and Campaigns Team Leader) [email protected]

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 skillsIf successful,

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the 'Person Specification' section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

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If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, (option 4) or via email [email protected]

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Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who would like to be considered for this vacancy should contact the Resourcing team via email [email protected]