Waste Awareness Officer (Fixed Term - 1 Year)

North Hertfordshire District Council
Job reference
PLAC1461
Salary
£23,748- £27,912
Location
Buntingford
Closing date

About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: to make North Hertfordshire a district in which everyone who lives, works or visits is able to flourish.

The role sits within the Waste Management Shared Service and is based in Buntingford.

Your Role 
We seek a dynamic, extrovert with a passion for sustainability. You will have strong communication skills able to deliver complex messages and be persuasive in gathering interest in campaigns or our cause.

  • You will have experience in delivering events and presenting to a wide range of audiences as well as experience in developing campaign material.
  • You will have skills in developing work programmes and prioritising your own workload.
  • You will be happy to work on your own will minimal guidance but also participate in the wider team projects and priorities.
  • Experience working in the waste sector is desirable but not essential.
  • You will be able to travel across the district as required to attend events, deliver talks and work with partners.

Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Your Rewards

  • - Local Government Pension Scheme (18% employer contribution)
  • - Generous annual leave, including Christmas close down period
  • - Occupational sick pay
  • - Free car parking
  • - Discounts, including 50% off gym membership
  • - Flexible working options including flexi scheme and home-working

Special Conditions: 
We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance and ensuring all members of our team feel that they are making a difference to the local community and are valued by our organisation.

Contact and Apply
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Chloe Hipwood, Shared Service Manager – Waste & Recycling on 01462 474304 or Louise Overington, Service Development and Support Manager on 01462 474336.

Full information and how to apply

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