Community Waste Education Officer, Pullar House

3 days ago


Perth PH GD, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5GD

SALARY:

£33,261 - £36,508 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent

POSITION TYPE:

Full Time

HOURS:

36 hours per week

WORK FROM HOME:

Hybrid

We currently have the following opportunity:

Community Waste Education Officer - PKC13351

£33,261 - £36,508

Pullar House, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Zero Waste (strategy) team and help contribute to our statutory waste diversion and recycling obligations set by the Scottish Government/UK Government.

You will help deliver Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill strategies and targets, play a vital role in the Zero Waste strategy team and contribute to the smooth running and development of waste & recycling services. These could include Waste Minimisation (reducing waste), Litter and Fly Tipping, Enforcement and Net Zero/Climate Change targets.

You will help ensure we have an efficient and effective collection of waste and recycling from approximately 75,000 households.

Working closely with others in the Zero Waste Team and our in-house Operations Team you will help shape services, problem solve and assist the public to understand and comply with kerbside collections. You will also have responsibility for our 'bring sites' - Recycling Points and Centres in terms of development, customer enquiries and maximising use. Other elements will include strategy and development of income streams such as garden waste permits and our council run Public Toilets and Comfort Schemes.

You will communicate effectively to all stakeholders such as housing providers, Community Greenspace, Politicians, Planners and others in the Waste Industry.

This role involves dealing with customers, stakeholder and Political enquiries as well as an element of project and development work. Some of the work will require forging close links with communities and individuals to ensure that the use of recycling services available are maximised.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

  • Educated to HND standard or demonstrate equivalent experience in the Waste and Resources industry.
  • Proven skills and experience in dealing with the public, in often challenging situations.
  • Proven project delivery and management.
  • Excellent ICT skills and knowledge.
  • Ability to use own initiative and problem solve.
  • You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and switch to different tasks easily.
  • Can work on their own or as part of a team, both in communities or at home, office, operational depots.
  • Be able to work with sometimes challenging customers.

Desirable

  • A good understanding of PKC/ Local Government.
  • An understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation such as The Environmental Protection Act, Circular Economy (Scotland ) Bill.
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