Waste Prevention Officer - R4P
About the job
Salary: £36,363 - £41,771 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed term until August 2026
This position is available as a secondment opportunity until August 2026. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
Candidates that do not have relevant enforcement experience, but demonstrate that they potentially have the skills required to be able to do this job with training, will be considered on a ‘potential to recruit ‘basis. This role starts on L7 salary band (£36,363 - £39,152) and increases to M1 (£39,152-£41,771) on the successful completion of on the job training.
Are you passionate about driving sustainability, reducing waste, and creating a greener future for Luton?
Luton Council is seeking a dynamic and proactive Recycling & Re-use Lead to take a key role in shaping and delivering our recycling and waste reduction services.
Working closely with the Strategic Support Manager and supporting the Head of Waste Prevention and Commercial Operations, you will lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of innovative recycling and re-use initiatives that meet the requirements of the waste hierarchy and align with local and national waste strategies.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to influence how Luton reduces waste and increases recycling, delivering real environmental benefits for our residents and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of recycling and re-use initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic waste objectives.
- Develop, implement and monitor service plans and projects that deliver measurable improvements in recycling performance.
- Analyse and interpret complex data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and produce meaningful reports for senior management and Council committees.
- Support efficient and effective performance of waste management services, meeting targets, budgets and timescales.
- Oversee service and project delivery, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and equality legislation.
- Consult, influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders within and outside the Council.
- Prepare and present clear business cases, project documentation and financial reports.
- Represent the Council at meetings, events and site visits, including those outside normal business hours.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
- Demonstrable experience in the waste sector, including service delivery and project supervision.
- Proven track record in delivering services and projects that meet performance standards and targets.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation and IT skills.
- Confidence in challenging, influencing and negotiating with a wide range of partners.
- Experience in financial monitoring, forecasting and cost centre management.
- A graduate or professional qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of best practice in waste management, related legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
- Awareness or experience of WRAP, DEFRA or similar environmental initiatives.
You’ll be decisive, organised and able to manage your workload independently, while promoting equality, sustainability and continuous improvement in everything you do.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to attend sites and meetings within and outside the borough.
- Willingness to attend meetings outside normal business hours.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel as required.
Why Luton Council?
At Luton, we’re committed to delivering services that protect our environment, improve our communities, and make a difference for future generations. You’ll be part of a supportive team with the chance to innovate, influence and deliver lasting impact.
Apply today and help us build a cleaner, more sustainable Luton.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Salary range
- £36,363 - £41,771 per year