Waste & Cleansing Project Officer

5 days ago

Newport, United Kingdom Newport City Council Full time

**Job information**

Post No. POSN003570 - Waste & Cleansing Project Officer

Do you want to play a pivotal role in Newport's Climate and Decarbonisation agenda. work in a rapidly changing world of waste and recycling and develop new collection services to residents and deliver recycling projects? We are looking for a project officer that will not only support the front line waste and cleansing operations but support projects that also contribute to benefiting communities.

**Key Responsibilities**:
You will work across the Environment and Public Protection service area with agencies, external and internal organisations/stakeholders and the public to deliver against Council and Welsh Government policy and strategy, with a focus on waste prevention, recycling and circular economy principles of reuse and repair.

**Aspects of the role will include**:

- Research, design, implement, and evaluate projects to enhance waste and recycling efforts through a project management framework.
- Coordinate funding bids and manage grants to secure additional resources for projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize the benefits of projects for the community.
- Prepare specifications and tenders, lead procurement exercises, and manage external contractors.
- Act as a key point of contact for service area issues, providing support and advice to relevant agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
- Play a key role in developing and delivering creative strategies for our commercial service.

**Who We're Looking For**:

- A degree or equivalent qualification, with evidence of further professional development
- Expertise in commercial and domestic waste and recycling operations, waste prevention, and the circular economy.
- Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, research, and report writing.
- Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.

You will report directly to the Recycling Project Manager, work closely with and provide support as needed to other managers across the Environment and Public Protection service area that brings together waste and cleansing services with grounds, community protection, parks and recreation, cemetery and crematorium, climate change, biodiversity and regulatory services.

**Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together**
**Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd

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