St Albans City & District Council (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Part time
Basic DBS check required
£31,773 - £34,072 inclusive annual salary based on 37hr week (pro rata for 27 hrs per week) + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
27 hours
Waste Contract Officer
£31,773 - £34,072 inclusive annual salary based on 37hr week (pro rata for 27 hrs per week) + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution
Permanent
Part-time: 27 hours per week
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P1087
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join an established and driven team to monitor the Waste, Recycling and Street Cleansing contract. Key responsibilities include carrying out site inspections across the district relating to all things waste including fly tipping, abandoned vehicles and public conveniences. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation including Housing and Enforcement to ensure that key targets are met, and will deal with queries from members of the public and our contract partners. In this role you will be able to make an immediate impact and see a visible difference in street cleansing and fly tipping removal. You will also be involved in national data reporting, performance monitoring d ta and joint inspections with the contractor.
About you
The successful candidate will be motivated to make a difference, able to effectively use their own initiative and work well in a team. An ability to multi-task and adapt to change are essential, as are excellent problem-solving skills which will help you address some complex issues raised by residents, other officers, Councillors. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a knowledge of the waste and recycling industry. You will be able to apply these skills and knowledge to help devise and implement improvement processes in the coming year. A good working knowledge of Microsoft office and the ability to integrate datasets are also a requirement of this role.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set
within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St
Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
• 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard fulltime pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
• Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the
provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Parker, Principal Waste Contracts Officer on jane.parker@stalbans.gov.uk
To apply
• Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:
• Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.
A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the
right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.
For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.
Closing date for applications: 18 November 2024
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 2 December 2024
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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