Senior Waste & Recycling Administrator

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Our preferred method is online application however if you do require a hard copy application pack please contact Human Resources, Guildford Borough Council, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB. Telephone (01483) 444111 (24-hr). Alternatively e-mail PeopleandOD@guildford.gov.uk quoting the relevant post number. Please note that we do not accept CVs, please ensure that you complete the application form fully.

We are an equal opportunity 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.

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The Waste Strategy team works across our in-house waste operations (domestic and commercial), street cleaning and fleets 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 Improvement team to lead on administering the Council's £1.85m garden waste subscription service while providing specialist responses to resident enquiries and assisting with team projects.

This roles responsibilities include -

• Providing specialist support to colleagues, residents and other stakeholders
• Managing automation for £1.85m of garden waste subscriptions
• Arranging bin deliveries to our 60,000+ domestic properties
• Assisting with project delivery

Please read the job profile before applying. We do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 January

Interview dates: Monday 19 January - Friday 23 January

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 2026.