Sustainability & Waste Initiatives Lead

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Durham County Council is recruiting a Waste Projects Officer to identify, develop and deliver waste management projects and campaigns that promote the waste hierarchy and sustainable behaviours across the county.

You will monitor performance, prepare reports, engage communities and schools, and support external funding applications, while embracing hybrid working and a generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Experience of working in the waste management sector.
• Delivery of waste management related projects and campaigns.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload prioritising as necessary.
• Experience of working in a public facing role.
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of organisations.
• Experience of being able to work in a team.
• Experience in report writing and data handling.
• Ability to work outside normal hours, including evenings and weekends when needed.
• A 6-month probation period will apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Projects and Campaigns Team Leader and Waste Strategy Team Manager in delivering strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting projects.
• Deliver community engagement activities, roadshows and educational events.
• Promote key waste management messages and national initiatives at a local level.
• Support projects relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
• Work with community groups, schools, residents’ associations and partner organisations.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on project outcomes and performance.
• Research best practice and benchmark against other local authorities.
• Identify and support applications for external funding opportunities and awards.
• Represent the Council at meetings, events and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Public engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Report writing

Data handling

Job description

Durham County Council is recruiting a Waste Projects Officer to identify, develop and deliver waste management projects and campaigns that promote the waste hierarchy and sustainable behaviours across the county.

You will monitor performance, prepare reports, engage communities and schools, and support external funding applications, while embracing hybrid working and a generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme.