Contracts Officer (Waste Management)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Council's Joint Waste Management Service, working in partnership for both East and North Hertfordshire District Councils. The role is primarily field based with the main office in Buntingford. You will be helping to monitor and review the Council's waste management contract, including street cleansing, & waste and recycling services. You will be engaging with the public, our contractors and other partners involved with waste management across both Districts. Key responsibilities include, complaint resolution, monitoring of contractual standards across our contracts, and carrying out environmental quality inspections.

You will have a passion for the environment and you will be someone who can help us to create a better, cleaner environment for East & North Hertfordshire and support in towards achieving our net zero carbon targets.

Additionally, you will:

• Have an interest in the environment and waste management.


• Have a proactive approach to problem solving.


• Be interested in contract monitoring


• Be confident in dealing with difficult conversations and be able to communicate effectively with contractors, residents and other stakeholders.


• Work well as part of a team in a multi functional service environment.


• Have a desire to promote the councils services and encourage participation.


• Have a driving licence; works vehicle will be provided.


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

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: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.

£25,786- £29,962 per annum dependent on experience, (pay award pending)
Hours
37 per week, open to flexible working patterns and hours