Kingsway/Town Hall (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00
About the job
Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Secondment/FTC for 6 Months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.
We're looking for a Waste Prevention Officer to play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative recycling and re-use initiatives.
In this role, you'll take the lead-alongside our Strategic Support Manager-on all things recycling and re-use within our waste management service. Your work will directly contribute to implementing projects that support the waste hierarchy and align with both local and national waste strategies.
This isn't a desk-bound job. We need someone dynamic and proactive, ready to respond to challenges as they arise. You'll be working closely with the Head of Waste Prevention and Commercial Operations, ensuring our services are not only efficient and effective, but also delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
What you'll be doing:
Industry Experience
You'll bring demonstrable experience of working within the waste sector, with a clear understanding of day-to-day operations and wider service delivery. Experience in supervising services is also essential, particularly in environments focused on performance standards and targets.
Technical and Analytical Skills
You should be comfortable producing clear, concise technical reports and drafting detailed correspondence, including recommendations for senior management and Council committees. A strong grasp of IT systems and data presentation tools will be beneficial.
Communication and Interpersonal Abilities
Excellent communication skills are a must-both written and verbal. You'll also need to be confident when negotiating with or persuading others, whether that's colleagues, stakeholders, or members of the public.
Knowledge of Waste Management and Health & Safety
A thorough understanding of best practices in waste management, relevant legislation, and associated Health & Safety requirements is essential. This knowledge should be grounded within an operational policy context.
Educational Background
We're looking for a graduate-level or professionally qualified candidate in a related field, or someone who can demonstrate equivalent experience and knowledge.
Awareness of Sector Initiatives
Awareness or experience of training and guidance from organisations such as WRAP, DEFRA, or similar is highly desirable, along with a wider understanding of current waste operations and environmental service delivery.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Secondment/FTC for 6 Months
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.
We're looking for a Waste Prevention Officer to play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative recycling and re-use initiatives.
In this role, you'll take the lead-alongside our Strategic Support Manager-on all things recycling and re-use within our waste management service. Your work will directly contribute to implementing projects that support the waste hierarchy and align with both local and national waste strategies.
This isn't a desk-bound job. We need someone dynamic and proactive, ready to respond to challenges as they arise. You'll be working closely with the Head of Waste Prevention and Commercial Operations, ensuring our services are not only efficient and effective, but also delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the development and implementation of recycling and re-use initiatives.
- Supporting service performance across Waste Management.
- Working within agreed budgets, timeframes, and Health & Safety legislation.
- Acting as a key contact for waste prevention queries and improvement opportunities.
Industry Experience
You'll bring demonstrable experience of working within the waste sector, with a clear understanding of day-to-day operations and wider service delivery. Experience in supervising services is also essential, particularly in environments focused on performance standards and targets.
Technical and Analytical Skills
You should be comfortable producing clear, concise technical reports and drafting detailed correspondence, including recommendations for senior management and Council committees. A strong grasp of IT systems and data presentation tools will be beneficial.
Communication and Interpersonal Abilities
Excellent communication skills are a must-both written and verbal. You'll also need to be confident when negotiating with or persuading others, whether that's colleagues, stakeholders, or members of the public.
Knowledge of Waste Management and Health & Safety
A thorough understanding of best practices in waste management, relevant legislation, and associated Health & Safety requirements is essential. This knowledge should be grounded within an operational policy context.
Educational Background
We're looking for a graduate-level or professionally qualified candidate in a related field, or someone who can demonstrate equivalent experience and knowledge.
Awareness of Sector Initiatives
Awareness or experience of training and guidance from organisations such as WRAP, DEFRA, or similar is highly desirable, along with a wider understanding of current waste operations and environmental service delivery.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Closing date: Wed 14/05/2025 at 01:00
Job reference: LBC03825