Environmental Operations and Contracts Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile Environmental Operations and Contracts Officer to join our dedicated Environmental Contracts team at Ashford Borough Council.

You will play a vital part in providing an excellent customer-focused service across waste and recycling, street cleansing, cemeteries, allotments, garages, and environmental contracts.

You will be responsible for handling service requests, coordinating with contractors, maintaining digital records, and administering financial processes, along with:

Assisting in the delivery of projects and community initiatives.

Supporting public health funerals.

Managing garage and allotment tenancies.
Administering cemetery burials, and promoting community-led recycling and litter-picking campaigns.

Site visits and cross-service collaboration mean no two days are ever the same.

You will be a proactive team player who can work both independently and as part of a team. It is essential that you have confidence in dealing with public enquiries and sensitive issues, Solid IT skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams, along with having a methodical, accurate and efficient work ethic.

Experience in local government, waste and recycling, contract administration or financial processes would be advantageous but not essential.

In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach as you will be required from time to time for

occasional out-of-hours work.

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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Pitts on 01233 330897

When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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