Environment & Waste Management Technician

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 14th June 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 29th June- Date TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environment and Waste Technician with a focus on community engagement within the Waste Strategy and Policy Team. We are looking for someone to engage with local communities to support them in their efforts to reduce waste and support delivery of waste projects and initiatives.

About the Role

You will identify opportunities and work with a range of organisations including Leicestershire communities and voluntary groups.

You will develop, plan and deliver community level engagement activities involving workshops and events utilising local amenities where possible to support local projects that contribute to the delivery of shared waste initiatives and positive behavioural change. You will also engage with members of the public and support organisations in the delivery of waste initiatives e.g. writing newsletter articles, social media posts and delivering events. You will work in partnership with both internal and external partners and assist in the preparation and delivery of reports.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English BTEC National, NVQ3 or 2 A Levels
• Experience of developing working relationships with a variety of stakeholders such as community groups, charities, schools etc
• An interest in waste and the environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to plan work.
• Able to work effectively alone or as part of a team and competent in the use of Microsoft outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Flexible approach and co-operative
• Able to demonstrate tact but be assertive when required

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

John Levison- Senior Initiatives Officer

Telephone: 0116 305 6376

Email: John.Levison@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us