Senior Waste Contracts Officer

The waste management section is responsible for the collection and disposal of household waste from residents in Leicester. This is a new post in the waste management contracts team. The post holder is expected to monitor, audit and support the various contracted & non-contracted waste services and deal with any serious complaints and lead on any special waste projects or initiatives.

Essential requirements of the post:

• Practical knowledge of waste/refuse related legislation, guidelines and policy
• Able to give waste related advice to and support colleagues, staff, the public, business users, and contractors
• In depth knowledge and experience gained working in waste or waste contracted services or a related field
• Experience of inspecting and monitoring  the management and operations by the contractors and internal staff
• Experience of dealing with and resolving issues with the public, business users and contracted management and staff
• Experience of using, updating, developing spreadsheet, e-mail, presentations, web, database applications
• Willing and able to be ‘Warranted’ to carry out investigations, prepare case files for prosecution and be a witness in court

For an informal discussion please contact Sofie Rasmussen on 0116 454 6737.

Full information and how to apply

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*Previous applicants need not apply*