Senior Contracts and Compliance Officer

**About the Job**
Our work in the Recycling & Waste team and any given day can often feel quite different from the next There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

- Supporting the Strategy and Performance Manager by offering specialised expertise and guidance on operations, performance, procurement, policy, statutory duties or powers, emerging developments, and best practices to senior colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Coordination of multiple specific projects, including the procurement and enhancement of contracts within Recycling and Waste Services, contributing as part of the broader waste team to the long-term vision and strategy for sustainable resource management in West Sussex.
- Monitor the daily operations of various waste contracts and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, including health and safety, user satisfaction, site inspections, customer service requirements, as well as identifying opportunities for future development and cost savings.
- Design methodologies and conduct research to analyse and interpret diverse and complex information (e.g., performance indicators, financial spreadsheets, postal surveys, and focus groups), ultimately developing strategies, solutions, and proposals for the long-term.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and value being part of a collaborative team that supports colleagues to achieve better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex, we would like to hear from you
**Required Qualifications and Skills**
- Degree, or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating a proficient level of applied knowledge in researching, analysing, and evaluating arguments and information.
- Postgraduate qualification in a discipline related to Waste Management or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in waste contract management, evidenced by effectively monitoring and managing complex contracts to ensure they meet clients' requirements and business need.
- Highly computer literate with sound and accurate IT skills to carry out research, analyse highly complex data, information and other documentation, produce reports and create electronic presentations.
- Demonstrate good networking skills and openness to collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- Show a proactive approach, initiative, and willingness to explore new ideas, while actively listening to and incorporating feedback.
- Effectively manage competing demands while remaining composed under pressure, supporting colleagues, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

**For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.**
**Rewards and Benefits**
We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from **27** days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent **local government pension scheme**

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our **Rewards and Benefits page.**
**Further Information**
The reference number for this role is **EIE01457**.

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Job Reference: EIE01457