Waste & Recycling Administrative Specialist

Mid Devon; Willand; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking at site

Excellent training and development

Job summary

Mid Devon District Council is seeking a full-time Business Support Officer to join the Street Scene (Waste and Recycling) team at Hitchcocks Business Park, Willand. The role requires organized, proactive individuals who can handle a range of administrative duties with strong IT skills and a professional telephone manner.

Key duties include acting as a specialist contact for the public, maintaining databases and reports, and supporting the Waste and Recycling Supervisors and Transport Manager.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent.
• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Professional and polite telephone manner; good communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as a frontline contact for staff, customers and stakeholders, handling enquiries at first contact.
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets and filing systems; produce accurate reports and records.
• Support Waste and Recycling Supervisors and assist with daily workload.
• Provide administrative support to the Transport Manager.
• Arrange purchasing and delivery of goods; handle internal stationery and equipment supplies.
• Collaborate with Customer First and ICT to ensure smooth administrative operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Customer service

Telephone manners

Communication skills

Education

NVQ 3 in Business and Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mid Devon District Council is seeking a full-time Business Support Officer to join the Street Scene (Waste and Recycling) team at Hitchcocks Business Park, Willand. The role requires organized, proactive individuals who can handle a range of administrative duties with strong IT skills and a professional telephone manner.

Key duties include acting as a specialist contact for the public, maintaining databases and reports, and supporting the Waste and Recycling Supervisors and Transport Manager.