Environment & Waste Management Technician

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council in Leicester seeks an Environment and Waste Data Analyst to support the delivery of high-quality waste and environmental services at County Hall. You will take ownership of receiving, processing and validating data and invoices, including contributions to statutory returns.

You will work with the team to improve reporting, budgets and service delivery, and may benefit from flexible working arrangements while maintaining 37 hours per week at a permanent post.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience in data analysis using MS Office to collate information and produce reports.
• Knowledge of waste management services provided by local authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with good numeric skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Knowledge and experience of budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality waste and environmental services.
• Receive, process and validate waste and environmental data and invoices.
• Contribute to statutory returns and support line manager as required.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Budget monitoring

Numeric skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

BTEC National / NVQ3 or Level 3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th September 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?

Do you want a job where no two days are the same?

About the Role

As a key member of the team, you will support the delivery of high-quality waste and environmental services, working closely with your line manager to deliver environment and waste management activities, services, projects or initiatives as required. You will take ownership of receiving, processing and validating waste and environmental data and associated invoices including contribution to statutory returns.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Hold a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English OR Hold a BTEC National, NVQ3 or equivalent Level 3 qualification
• Experience in data analysis, using MS Office packages sufficient to collate information and produce reports
• Knowledge of waste management services that local authorities provide and how they provide them
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal as well as good numeric skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and priorities own work
• Knowledge and experience of budget monitoring

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Ella Boyle: Senior Environment and Waste Management Officer

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

or

Andrew Harper: Team Manager

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]