Simpler Recycling Project Officer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Mansfield; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mansfield District Council is seeking a proactive Project Officer to lead waste and recycling service improvements, including changes to collections, new food waste schemes and resident education campaigns.

Reporting to the Waste Services and Fleet Manager, you will plan, deliver and monitor projects, manage a team of four officers, coordinate partners and produce clear documentation. You will meet legislative, health and safety and council requirements while driving continuous improvement.

Formación

• Experience in waste services and understanding of Simpler Recycling legislation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work across organisational boundaries.
• Experience with risk assessments and knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and WHITESPACE software.
• Degree or Level 5 qualification with significant relevant experience and a full UK driving licence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead assigned projects from planning through to completion.
• Develop project and communication plans and monitor progress.
• Coordinate colleagues and partner organisations to secure expertise and resources.
• Ensure delivery meets legislative, health and safety and council requirements.
• Support procurement, contracts and agreements; chair project meetings; prepare reports.
• Promote digital working, value for money and high-quality customer service.
• Apply lessons learned to improve future delivery.

Descripción del empleo

Simpler Recycling will transform how Mansfield residents use waste and recycling services. We are seeking a proactive Project Officer to turn new legislative requirements into practical, well-managed service improvements, including changes to recycling collections, the introduction of food waste collections and resident education campaigns.

About the role

Reporting to the Waste Services and Fleet Manager, you will lead assigned projects from planning through to completion and manage a team of four officers. You will develop project and communication plans, monitor progress, maintain clear documentation and coordinate colleagues and partner organisations to secure the right expertise and resources.

You will ensure delivery meets legislative, health and safety, financial and Council requirements. The role also includes supporting procurement, contracts and agreements; chairing project meetings; preparing reports for different audiences; monitoring performance; and applying lessons learned to improve future delivery. You will promote digital working, value for money and high-quality customer service throughout.

About you

You will have proven experience within waste services and a strong operational understanding of Simpler Recycling legislation. You will be confident managing competing priorities, analysing problems, interpreting performance information and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

You will also need experience of undertaking and applying risk assessments, knowledge of current health and safety legislation, and good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and complex software packages such as Whitespace. Strong communication, decision-making and project-management skills are essential, together with the ability to deliver at pace while maintaining quality and control.

Applicants must hold a relevant degree, or a relevant Level 5 qualification supported by significant experience in a similar environment, and a full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

The role offers the opportunity to lead the practical implementation of Simpler Recycling reform, directly influencing how residents are supported to recycle and dispose of waste sustainably. You will have responsibility for significant projects, lead a team of four officers and work across the Council and with partners to turn legislation into workable, well‑governed services.

Closing date: 18 October 2026

Interviews: week commencing 2 November 2026

Company: Mansfield District Council

Salary: £35,570 – £40,444 per annum

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Sector: Recycling

Sector: Environment

Sector: Fleet and Waste Management

Job Role: Officer