Waste and Environmental Contracts Officer

1 day ago

Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Council Full time

**Do you want to make a big difference to the waste collection and cleansing services in Cornwall?**

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join our high-performing and supportive team.

This position involves monitoring and managing the waste collection and cleansing standards in the North-East of Cornwall, you will therefore need to have experience in customer services, service level or contract monitoring and be able work well as part of a team, with contractors and on your own.

It is an exciting time as we make significant changes to our waste collection services, with a new service design including the introduction of wheeled bins, fortnightly collections and a separate food waste collection service.

**The Role**

You will be the main point of contact for your area dealing with customer queries, service-related issues and liaising with the contractors.

You will regularly liaise with elected members, customers and town and parish councillors.

The role includes desk-based and site-based monitoring of the waste collections and cleansing standards on roads, public open spaces and beaches.

This post also involves monitoring contract compliance at the Council’s waste delivery points and household waste recycling centres. You will be required to enforce contract standards, including monitoring health and safety, environmental and policy related requirements.

Due to the nature of this role, a lot of travel is required each week within the specified area. It is therefore essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle.

**Who are we looking for?**

You will be self-motivated and confident to operate out in the field as part of a remote working team. You will have experience of liaising with customers and Councillors, problem solving and dealing with challenging issues.

Please view the role profile here.

**Location**

This role is based in Cornwall and the area to be monitored being the North Cornwall area.

You will be required to work in a hybrid manner e.g. from home, Council offices and out on site in Cornwall.

**What can we offer you?**

You will join a high performing, professional and supportive team at an exciting time of change.

In addition to the competitive salary, we can also offer the following:

- _A defined benefit pension arrangements;_
- _26 days annual leave plus bank holidays;_
- _opportunities for flexible working;_
- _training and continuous professional development;_
- _employee voluntary benefits scheme._

For more information about working for Cornwall Council and details of other benefits, please click here.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

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