Waste Minimisation Project Support Officer

WMJobs; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a proactive Waste Minimisation Support Officer to assist the Waste Minimisation Project Officer in delivering reuse projects, events, and communications across Staffordshire. You will collaborate with partners, collect items, promote waste reduction and recycling, and help monitor progress.

The role requires good IT skills, data handling, and the ability to work flexible hours and travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level / level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in Waste Management or Environment / Sustainability.
• Experience in mitigation and adaptation measures within waste management and/or sustainability.
• Understanding of current waste and sustainability legislation.
• Practical knowledge of waste collection/treatment systems, renewable energy technologies, carbon management and energy efficiency.
• Experience with partners and service users.
• Experience of working with data statistics.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Effective presentation skills and strong communication.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
• Driving licence or ability to travel across Staffordshire.

Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Minimisation Project Officer with planning, coordination and delivery of reuse projects.
• Undertake day-to-day management, facilitation, delivery and training to reduce waste.
• Plan and manage operation, safety and accessibility of reuse events, including transport and setup.
• Ensure safe collection and delivery of reuse items complying with health and safety procedures.
• Monitor activities with appropriate methods, delivered on time and within budget.
• Organise and attend events, activities and surveys to raise awareness and gather insights.
• Assist in reporting and performance monitoring by validating data accuracy.
• Work with partner organisations and community groups to coordinate activity.
• Promote Waste Savvy Staffordshire across digital platforms and marketing materials.
• Handle cash/card payments and reconcile, ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Undertake budget monitoring and provide general administrative support.
• Respond to enquiries and provide information on waste minimisation projects.
• Undertake any other duties as required and work outside normal office hours when needed.

Skills

IT skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Numerate skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

A level / level 3 qualification

Waste Management / Environment knowledge

Sustainability experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staffordshire County Council,

The post holder will be supporting the Waste Minimisation Project Officer in all areas of project roll out and continued monitoring, reducing waste and educating audiences of the waste strategy.

This will include working with multiple organisations, charities, community groups, and organisations from other sectors, with occasional outside of normal working hours.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Minimisation Project Officer with the planning, coordination and delivery of reuse projects, by collecting and delivering items, organising and hosting events, delivering presentations, promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling initiatives.
• Undertake the day-to-day management, facilitation, delivery and training associated with waste minimisation projects to reduce waste and improve awareness.
• Plan and manage the day-to-day operation, safety and accessibility of all reuse events, including transport arrangements, event set-up and breakdown.
• Ensure the safe collection and delivery of all reuse items by complying fully with health and safety procedures.
• Monitor that all activities are evaluated using appropriate methods and delivered on time and within budget, as directed by the Waste Minimisation Project Officer, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Organise and attend targeted events, activities and surveys to raise awareness, engage audiences and gather insight and evidence to support and inform the waste strategy.
• Assist in the reporting and performance monitoring by maintaining and validating accuracy of data held in the system.
• Work collaboratively with partner organisations, charities, community groups and organisations from other sectors to coordinate activity in support of the waste and sustainability strategic plan.
• Support in the promotion of the Waste Savvy Staffordshire brand by creating and managing content across digital platforms, social media, e-marketing, events and marketing materials to grow brand awareness and engagement.
• Direct responsibility for cash and card payment handling and reconciliation, ensuring all monies are processed securely, recorded accurately, and comply with organisational financial controls and audit requirements.
• Undertake budget monitoring and provide general administrative support to ensure effective service delivery.
• Respond to enquiries and provide information on waste minimisation projects to members of the public, customers, contractors, district councils and other council departments.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grading of the post, as required.
• Work outside normal office hours on occasion, as required by the role.

The Ideal Candidate

• Educated to A level / level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in working within Waste Management or Environment / Sustainability
• Experience in both mitigation and adaptation measures within waste management and/or sustainability.
• Understanding of and the ability to interpret/implement current waste and sustainability legislation.
• Practical knowledge of waste collection/treatment systems, renewable energy technologies, carbon management and energy efficiency measures.
• Practical experience and understanding of the waste industry and/or sustainability industry.
• Experience of dealing with partners and service users.
• Experience of working with data statistics.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Effective presentation skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• An effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate effective, analytical and numerate skills
• Ability to motivate, persuade, develop positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to work within a team and under own initiative, accurately and within defined deadlines.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service when dealing with service users.
• A current driving licence or the ability to travel across the region of Staffordshire.

Minimum Criteria

• A current driving licence or the ability to travel across the region of Staffordshire.
• Educated to A level / level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in working within Waste Management or Environment / Sustainability
• Practical experience and understanding of the waste industry and/or sustainability industry.
• Understanding of and the ability to interpret/implement current waste and sustainability legislation.
• Ability to motivate, persuade, develop positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to work within a team and under own initiative, accurately and within defined deadlines.
• The role includes lifting/moving large and bulky items such as furniture and bikes

Interviews will be held during the week starting 12th October 2026

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.