Senior Waste & Recycling Administrator

Guildford Borough Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Guildford is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the garden waste subscription service. This full-time position requires strong communication and project management skills. The successful candidate will provide specialist support, manage automation processes, and assist with various operational projects in the waste management sector. Join a team dedicated to enhancing community services with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or related field.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage subscriptions and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to colleagues and residents.
• Manage automation for garden waste subscriptions.
• Arrange bin deliveries to domestic properties.
• Assist with project delivery.

Skills

Specialist support

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Appointment Type Permanent Position Full Time/Part Time Full-time Job Category Operations & Service Delivery Hours 37 Location Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE Salary Min Grade 3 - £28,724 Salary Max Grade 3 - £31,724 DBS Security Clearance Level Required Basic (if access to either GCSX or Open Revenues) Closing Date 05/10/2025 Ref No 10973

The Waste Strategy and Technical Support team works across our in-house waste operations (domestic and commercial), street cleaning and fleets departments. We improve the Council’s operational services and support business as usual activity. We focus on supporting, developing and delivering initiatives that improve council operations cost efficiency and deliver performance improvements in nationally reported KPIs. We also develop and deliver income generation programmes. An opportunity has arisen to work with the Waste Strategy and Technical Support team to lead on administering the Council's £1.85m garden waste subscription service while providing specialist responses to resident enquiries and assisting with team projects.

Job Profile

This role's responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist support to colleagues, residents and other stakeholders
• Managing automation for £1.85m of garden waste subscriptions
• Arranging bin deliveries to our 60,000+ domestic properties
• Assisting with project delivery

Please read the job profile before applying. We do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 October

Interview dates: Monday 13 October - Friday 17 October

This role is office based currently located at Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE. All waste operations, including this role, will be relocated to a newly built depot on Slyfield Industrial Estate in 2026.

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town's geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

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