Overview

Neighbourhood

Waste Project Officer

Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for up to 12 months

37 hours per week

Grade E1 - £34,434 to £37,280 per annum

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work. We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance. We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work.

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We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone.

The Council are looking to recruit a Waste Project Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment to support with the delivery of significant service improvement projects and waste education work aimed at increasing recycling and creating cleaner communities in the district.

Working in the Contract Services team, the post will report to the Contract Development & Enforcement Officer and work closely with the Waste Education & Enforcement Officer.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning and implementation of service improvement projects aimed at increasing recycling, minimising waste and supporting cleaner communities in Warwick District.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the Council’s Waste Education Strategy and related communications channels.
• Providing advice and education, and taking part in activities such as door-stepping, roadshows, exhibitions and presentations that promote recycling, waste reduction and cleaner communities.
• Conducting a range of administrative duties related to waste education and projects.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience of working in a public liaison role and be able to demonstrate experience of planning and delivering service improvement projects. Professional experience of publicity and promotion and an understanding of the importance of a clean environment is also desirable.

Other information

The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Paul Garrison by email on paul.garrison@warwickdc.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 6th October 2025

Interview date(s): 15th and 16th October 2025

It is important that you fully complete all sections of this application. Only information contained in the application will be used for shortlisting.

Please upload your CV and covering letter to be considered with your application.

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Internal applicants only: please note if you are applying for a secondment position, you must seek approval from your current line manager before applying.

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As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. By ‘essential criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS), applicants must disclose that they have a disability and would like to be considered for the scheme.

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