Waste Projects Officer

Post: Waste Projects Officer

Salary: Grade G (£28,598 - £31,022)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Full time, Temporary (18-month fixed term contract)

Location: Codsall Community Hub, hybrid working available

Are you passionate about sustainability and community engagement? Do you want to help shape the future of waste and recycling services in South Staffordshire? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Community Services team as a Waste Projects Officer.

The role

As Waste Projects Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Simpler Recycling requirements and the mobilisation of the Council's waste collection service contract. You'll lead on innovative waste projects, develop and deliver impactful communication campaigns, and engage with residents and stakeholders to improve recycling and waste minimisation across the district.

You'll also be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering waste-related projects and roadshow events
• Developing business cases and securing external funding
• Leading on the communal food waste collection project
• Enhancing the customer journey through digital service improvements
• Producing the quarterly waste newsletter and updating web content
• Collaborating with contractors and community groups on social value initiatives

The person

We're looking for someone who is:

Educated to A-Level (or equivalent), with GCSEs in English and Maths; Experienced in communications, and project delivery; Skilled in using data to inform decisions and presenting findings; Knowledgeable about waste reduction, recycling services; Confident engaging with stakeholders, along with strong organisational and communication skills; A professional qualification in waste management, environmental disciplines, or project management is desirable, as is experience working in a local authority or with community groups.

You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Our benefits

Voted UK Council of the Year 2022 and assessed as a 'very impressive Council' in a 2022 Peer Review, South Staffordshire Council is a great place to learn, progress your career and make a difference, and is recommended as a place to work by 97% of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Great leadership, culture and working environment. We take your wellbeing seriously and provide some fantastic training opportunities including ASPIRE our talent management programme. Our hybrid working provides you with some great flexible working opportunities, in line with the council's needs. You get to collaborate in our brand-new award-winning Codsall Community Hub and combine this with some virtual working from home. Codsall Community Hub boasts electric vehicle charging points, a café, a nursery, a GP surgery and more. Free car parking at our Community Hub which is located close to Codsall and Bilbrook Train Stations and M54/M6. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service. The LGPS, our top-class pension scheme with a 21.8% Employer Contribution. Access to the Vivup Employee Benefits Scheme which provides discounts for supermarkets, recreational activities etc. Generous flexitime (up to 24 days a year) and a buying of annual leave scheme. 10 bank holidays.

Closing date for applications

Midnight, Sunday 16th November 2025

Interview dates

Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th November 2025 at Council Offices, Codsall Community Hub, WV8 1PX

To apply visit our website