Simpler Recycling Project Officer (Full Time)

Environment Journal; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mansfield District Council is seeking a proactive Project Officer to lead Simpler Recycling projects from planning through completion in Mansfield. You will supervise a team of four officers, develop project and communication plans, monitor progress and coordinate partners to secure expertise and resources.

Deliverables include meeting legislative, health and safety, and financial requirements; producing reports for diverse audiences; monitoring performance; and promoting digital working and

Qualifications

• Experience in waste services or similar sector.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Degree or Level 5 qualification with significant relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through to completion and manage a team of four officers.
• Develop project and communication plans; monitor progress and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate colleagues and partner organisations to secure necessary expertise and resources.
• Chair project meetings and prepare reports for diverse audiences.
• Monitor performance and apply lessons learned to improve future delivery.
• Promote digital working, value for money and high-quality customer service.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Decision making

Problem analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Degree or Level 5 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Whitespace

Job description

Jobs

Simpler Recycling Project Officer

More Information

Salary

£35,570 - £40,444 per annum

Expires

18/10/2026

Location

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type

Full Time

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