Waste Minimisation Officer
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade G (20-25) £30,296 - £33,945 (pay award pending)
- Location: Tulketh Street, Hawthorne / Formby Depots
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 04/08/2024 at 23:59
- Reference: 1234/24/285446
Your new place of work
Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Sefton has the best of both worlds, from the vibrant city of Liverpool to the south, to miles of fantastic coastline and respected green spaces in the north. The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability.
Sefton has a strong track record of partnership working and place leadership, and for having a motivated and dedicated workforce that is resilient and adaptable, it puts the Council in the best possible place to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.
About the role
Are you passionate about the environment? Do you have experience of working with communities to effect behavioural change?
We are looking to appoint a Waste Minimisation Officer to join the Waste Management and Street Cleansing Service. You will be responsible for engaging and educating residents, businesses and educational establishments on how to sustainably manage their waste through reducing, reusing and recycling.
You will also play a key role in supporting the service to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 regarding the roll out of simpler recycling principals and the implementation of food waste collections.
In return we can offer a salary with incremental progression, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
