Environmental Services Officer
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- England,East of England,Cambridgeshire
- full-time
- £30,060 - £33,366 per annum
Job Description:
East Cambridgeshire District Council have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Services Officer to join their team.
Location: Ely, CB74EE
Salary: £30,060 - £33,366 per annum plus benefits package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
About Us:
The newly created Waste Team within Environmental Services has big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. Working with our trading company, East Cambs Street Scene, we are embedding a culture of exceptional performance and continuous improvement.
Our residents are engaged and with their help we are in the top 25 English authorities for the amount of waste we recycle, but we know we can do more. We are always looking for opportunities to develop the service and introduce new ways of working.
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.
Environmental Services Officer – The Role:
Join us on our mission to create a cleaner, greener East Cambridgeshire.
The Environmental Services Team at East Cambridgeshire District Council are looking for an individual with a passion for the environment; committed to reducing waste, increasing recycling and maintaining our great environment.
It’s an exciting time to work in waste and the environment, as they are at the forefront of change. We have recently redesigned our waste and street cleansing services to provide a resilient service with environmental benefits at its heart. We are now implementing a multi-million-pound new service: introducing new waste and recycling collections and investing in new fleet and technology to deliver maximum environmental benefit.
As one of the most visible services the Council provides, we’d love you to join us as we deliver major changes to help our residents reduce their waste further, drive up recycling and reduce our carbon footprint.
Environmental Services Officer – Key Responsibilities:
- Providing support to the Council’s Waste and Street Cleansing client team in ensuring waste operations are delivered as required by the Council, with high levels of customer service and engagement
- Supporting projects and other activities being delivered to improve the Waste and Street Cleansing service model; enhancing resident’s experience of and engagement in the service as well as contributing to a reduction of carbon emissions
- Supporting the Waste Development Manager with the delivery of the Council’s communications strategy relating to waste and street cleansing services
- To be the primary point for customer contacts when escalated from other services and to provide support as required to resolve such issues, including work to ensure compliance with waste related legislation
- Gathering, reporting and analysing data relating to waste and street cleansing services to enable opportunities for development and improvement
Environmental Services Officer – You:
- Have excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Be confident in data interrogation skills using IT systems and databases, and have great attention to detail
- Have a flexible approach to work: responding quickly when priorities change, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to act on your own initiative
- Have a current driving licence and use of your own car
- We are flexible about your experience. You may be a new graduate, or experienced in waste, recycling and street cleansing services. Whatever your background, you’ll be interested in the environment and making a difference, with a ’can do’ attitude
Environmental Services Officer – Benefits:
- Flexible working
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days a year
- Childcare scheme
- Training, development and payment of professional fees
- Essential user car allowance
- Local government pension scheme 17.4% employer contribution
- Outstanding location - with its excellent transport links, beautiful countryside and waterways, thriving markets and friendly communities, it is no surprise East Cambridgeshire is rated one of the happiest and healthiest places to live in the UK
Application Process:
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Interviews: W/C 16th December 2024
Apply today for the position of Environmental Services Officer by clicking “Apply” now.
Location: Ely, CB74EE
Salary: £30,060 - £33,366 per annum plus benefits package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
About Us:
The newly created Waste Team within Environmental Services has big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. Working with our trading company, East Cambs Street Scene, we are embedding a culture of exceptional performance and continuous improvement.
Our residents are engaged and with their help we are in the top 25 English authorities for the amount of waste we recycle, but we know we can do more. We are always looking for opportunities to develop the service and introduce new ways of working.
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.
Environmental Services Officer – The Role:
Join us on our mission to create a cleaner, greener East Cambridgeshire.
The Environmental Services Team at East Cambridgeshire District Council are looking for an individual with a passion for the environment; committed to reducing waste, increasing recycling and maintaining our great environment.
It’s an exciting time to work in waste and the environment, as they are at the forefront of change. We have recently redesigned our waste and street cleansing services to provide a resilient service with environmental benefits at its heart. We are now implementing a multi-million-pound new service: introducing new waste and recycling collections and investing in new fleet and technology to deliver maximum environmental benefit.
As one of the most visible services the Council provides, we’d love you to join us as we deliver major changes to help our residents reduce their waste further, drive up recycling and reduce our carbon footprint.
Environmental Services Officer – Key Responsibilities:
- Providing support to the Council’s Waste and Street Cleansing client team in ensuring waste operations are delivered as required by the Council, with high levels of customer service and engagement
- Supporting projects and other activities being delivered to improve the Waste and Street Cleansing service model; enhancing resident’s experience of and engagement in the service as well as contributing to a reduction of carbon emissions
- Supporting the Waste Development Manager with the delivery of the Council’s communications strategy relating to waste and street cleansing services
- To be the primary point for customer contacts when escalated from other services and to provide support as required to resolve such issues, including work to ensure compliance with waste related legislation
- Gathering, reporting and analysing data relating to waste and street cleansing services to enable opportunities for development and improvement
Environmental Services Officer – You:
- Have excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to engage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders
- Be confident in data interrogation skills using IT systems and databases, and have great attention to detail
- Have a flexible approach to work: responding quickly when priorities change, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to act on your own initiative
- Have a current driving licence and use of your own car
- We are flexible about your experience. You may be a new graduate, or experienced in waste, recycling and street cleansing services. Whatever your background, you’ll be interested in the environment and making a difference, with a ’can do’ attitude
Environmental Services Officer – Benefits:
- Flexible working
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days a year
- Childcare scheme
- Training, development and payment of professional fees
- Essential user car allowance
- Local government pension scheme 17.4% employer contribution
- Outstanding location - with its excellent transport links, beautiful countryside and waterways, thriving markets and friendly communities, it is no surprise East Cambridgeshire is rated one of the happiest and healthiest places to live in the UK
Application Process:
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Interviews: W/C 16th December 2024
Apply today for the position of Environmental Services Officer by clicking “Apply” now.
Job number 1737860