Senior recycling projects officer
The Waste Strategy and Technical Support team works across our in-house waste operations (domestic and commercial), street cleaning, fleets, housing repairs and stores departments. We improve the Council’s operational services and support business as usual activity. We focus on supporting, developing and delivering initiatives that improve council operations cost efficiency and deliver performance improvements in nationally reported KPI’s. We also develop and deliver income generation programmes. An opportunity has arisen to work with the Waste Strategy and Technical Support team to lead on projects that improve and help to deliver efficient services, with a main focus on our in-house waste operations.
Job Profile
This roles responsibilities include -
- Providing specialist and technical support to colleagues, residents and other stakeholders.
- Building resilience, improving performance and maintaining compliance by undertaking the most appropriate projects and initiatives.
- To plan and deliver projects on time and within budget, including the preparation of reports and update relevant project boards, and to engage with stakeholders to ensure that all project elements are considered and all communication is managed. This includes face to face meetings and site meetings as required.
- Delivering business development focusing on the continuing commercialisation of services, including exploring further opportunities to scale existing contracts and seek new business.
A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is required.
Please read the job description before applying. We do not accept CVs without a completed application form.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 3 November (Advert has been extended to Tuesday 5th November due to system downtime)
The interview will require delivery of a brief presentation. More information will be sent alongside invites to interview.
Interview date: TBC
This role is office based currently located at Woking Road Depot, Woking Road, Guildford GU1 1QE. All waste operations, including this role, will be relocated to a newly built depot on Slyfield Industrial Estate in the 2025/26 year.
About Guildford
Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.
We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.