Waste Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Operations service in a Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Advisor role.

The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of educational sessions to residents, schools, and community groups, acting as the point of contact for residents and providing administrative and research support for the Operations Services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver educational sessions to residents, schools, and community groups.
  • Act as the point of contact for residents and provide administrative support for the Operations Services.
  • Provide research support for the Operations Services.

Requirements:

  • Confident and experienced in dealing with people.
  • A genuine commitment towards the environment, tackling climate change, and preventing waste.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Proven experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Flexible working hours, including occasional early starts and evening/weekend work.
  • A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and benefits.
  • Flexible working.
  • Free parking.
  • Local government pension scheme.
  • Learning and development opportunities.

About Us:

Essex County Council is a leading local authority, committed to delivering high-quality services to our communities. We are proud of our creative, innovative, and forward-thinking approach, led by our staff.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work, with a strong reputation within the business community and a deserved track record for delivering. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.



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