Environmental Officer - EAY11449

East Ayrshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a full-time temporary employee for environmental services. The role involves contributing to community objectives and requires flexible work patterns, including hybrid working conditions. Applicants must provide references. The salary ranges from £34,453 to £37,365 per year. We welcome diverse applicants including those from underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two appropriate references required.
• Reference from current or recent employer must be from an appropriate senior manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering an effective Environmental Service.
• Assist with promotion and delivery of key Council objectives.

Job description

Ref no: EAY11449
Published: 28/07/2025
Closes: 18/08/2025
Location: Western Road, KA3 1LL
Salary: £34,453 - £37,365 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Description

Contribute as part of a multi-skilled team to deliver an efficient and effective Environmental Service within our communities. Assist with the promotion, delivery, and integration of the Council's key objectives in relation to those identified within the East Ayrshire Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement, and Best Value.

Requirements

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks, namely Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment. During your application process, you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. The reference from your current or most recent employer must be from an appropriate senior manager and not from a former peer operating at the same level.

Responsibilities

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The Individual

This is a full-time temporary position until 1st July 2027, based at Western Road Depot, Kilmarnock. The hours of work are 35 per week, with the following pattern: Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm.

The full-time salary ranges from £34,453 to £37,365 per annum. The work style for this role is flexible, with 50-79% of time spent in the office. You may work at different or multiple locations, including occasionally from home or another location 1-2 days per week, or directly from home for external appointments.

All office-based employees (except those working in schools) are expected to work toward the higher end of their workstyle in terms of time spent in the office or at other work locations.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all community members. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT people. We aim to decrease occupational segregation and encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles.

East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

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