Waste Minimisation Officer

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Local Government Pension

Professional development

Flexible working

Cycle to Work / EV schemes

Job summary

North Somerset Council is recruiting a Waste Minimisation Officer to join the Recycling and Waste Team in Weston-super-Mare. The role delivers recycling advice and support to residents, within established procedures, often unsupervised, to improve waste reduction outcomes.

The post requires a driving licence, GCSEs in Maths/English, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. The role offers hybrid working, a 12-month fixed term contract and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to present evidence clearly and confidently.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to increase recycling participation.
• Engaging and supporting residents to reduce their waste.
• Undertaking inspections, monitoring and enforcement.
• Plan day-to-day workload with minimal supervision.
• Provide general support to the Recycling & Waste Team as required.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Excellent communication

Present evidence clearly

Full driving licence

Initiative & unsupervised work

Job description

Job profile for Waste Minimisation Officer

Waste Minimisation Officer

location_on Weston-super-Mare 21/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

• Salary Level 5: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
• Contractual hours: 37
• Basis: Full time
• Package: Fixed term contract for 12 months (Maternity cover) - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service
• Job category/type: Waste Management
• Date posted: 27/08/2026
• Job reference: EATA0103
• Attachments: attachment Waste Minimisation Officer - EATA0103 - Job Description.pdf

Job description

About us.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The role.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Waste Minimisation Officer to join our Recycling and Waste Team. The Team are responsible for delivering an award winning and innovative, open, fair and green service to the residents of North Somerset .

In this role, you will be delivering recycling and waste advice and support to residents. You will be required to carry out a range of technical and advisory activities working within existing procedures and routines with limited supervision. You will require a thorough knowledge and understanding of the work processes to support the team, work unsupervised much of the time and resolve technical and process problems and queries, with readily available advice from managers.

Key responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team to increase recycling participation.
• Engaging and supporting residents to reduce their waste.
• Undertaking inspections, monitoring and enforcement.
• Being able to work on own initiative and be able to plan day-to-day work load.
• Providing general support to the Recycling & Waste Team as required.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office.
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About you.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about recycling and waste minimisation, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

• GSCEs in Maths & English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present evidence clearly and confidently.
• Full driving licence.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work unsupervised, recognising professional boundaries and to seek advice when appropriate.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience with recycling and waste minimisation.
• Environmental or behavioural change qualification.

What we offer.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

Contact information.

For further information about the role, please contact Lizzie Shepherd, 07469406100, [e-mail]

Important information.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: To be arranged.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal opportunities.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.