Senior Technical Officer - Waste

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council seeks a Senior Technical Officer to lead waste and recycling improvements for nearly a million residents. You will manage facilities, projects and contracts, work with Veolia and local councils, and influence policy through data-driven reports and strategic planning.

The role involves developing strategies for higher recycling, lower carbon impact, and responding to Environment Act reforms, with opportunities to shape major service changes across East Sussex.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a strategic level in the waste industry.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective partnerships.
• Ability to handle new and complex areas and deliver outcomes.
• Experience preparing reports and supporting policy improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage key facilities, projects and contracts.
• Analyse data and manage budgets and payments.
• Prepare clear reports and briefings for decision-making.
• Help shape practical, high-profile waste services that have public impact.

Skills

Strategic waste experience

Partnership development

Policy development

Data analysis

Budget management

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to improve waste and recycling services for nearly a million people and make net zero a reality? Then this role could be for you.

The Senior Technical Officer helps deliver essential waste and recycling services used by every East Sussex resident. You will manage key facilities, projects, contracts and service improvements, working with Veolia, Brighton & Hove City Council, district and borough councils and other partners. The role supports major change, including higher recycling, lower carbon impacts, Environment Act reforms, UK ETS, closed landfill, coastal pollution response, PFI contract expiry, future waste strategy and local government reorganisation. You will analyse data, manage budgets and payments, prepare clear reports and briefings, develop policies and procedures, and help shape practical, high-profile services that offer variety, responsibility and real public impact.

We are looking for candidates who in their written response can demonstrate experience of all the following:

• Significant experience working at a strategic level in the waste industry
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships
• The ability to take on new and complex areas of work, learn quickly, and lead them confidently through to delivery
• Preparing reports, develop strategies and ideas for policy improvement, and supporting good decision-making
• Strongly self-motivated, ability to work under pressure and translate policy into workable solutions

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Help shape the future of waste services for nearly a million people. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile service improvements, support net zero, manage major contracts and work with councils, contractors and partners at a time of significant change for waste services in East Sussex.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Justin Foster, Waste Team Manager at [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

About Us

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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