Waste Project Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to help deliver significant changes to the waste and recycling services across Teignbridge.  
You’ll be helping to shape the future of household recycling services across the district and be able to make a real difference to people and our local environment.

We Offer:

• Agile working – Part office based, and part home based
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package
• Generously discounted gym membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres
• Opportunities for career and self-development

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to degree standard or have an equivalent qualification or experience.
• Have experience of project management.
• Have worked in similar roles delivering communication plans and providing advice and guidance to a wide range of audiences.
• Enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you will dig until you find it.
• Like helping people. You are patient, levelheaded and cool under pressure.
• Pay attention to details. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• Communicates clearly. You can explain just about anything to anyone, and comfortable communicating in writing and on the phone.
• Think on their feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change you flex.
• Be self-motivated. You volunteer for new challenges without being asked. You are going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference.

You might have:

• Qualifications in project management or waste management.
• Previous experience work in the waste management sector.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th June 2023           

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th June 2023

Click HERE for more details of the job description and person specification, and how to apply

For an informal discussion please contact Chris Braines on 01626 215841